FAQ: Do I need to include a table of contents for my paper in MLA style?

No. MLA Style does not include a table of contents when writing a research paper. 

To see how a MLA paper should be formatted please visit the Formatting a Research Paper page This link opens in a new window. You can also download a sample MLA paper This link opens in a new window from the Online Writing Center.

More Information

• MLA Guide (Shapiro Library)
• MLA (8th Ed.) Research paper Basics This link opens in a new window (Hoonuit - log in using your SNHU email username and password)

Further Help

This information is intended to be a guideline, not expert advice. Please be sure to speak to your professor about the appropriate way to format your paper in your class assignments and projects.

Campus Students

To access academic support, visit your Brightspace course and select “Tutoring and Mentoring” from the Academic Support pulldown menu.

Online Students

To access help with citation and more, visit Academic Support via modules in Brightspace:

• The Complete Guide to Using Academic Support via Brightspace This link opens in a new window
• Accessing Writing STEM Help This link opens in a new window