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Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2011. All rights reserved. 1
Formatting a Research Paper
Using MLA style
Principles of IT TEKS Associated with Lesson
(7) The student applies word-processing technology. The student is expected to: (A) identify the terminology associated with word-processing
software and its functions;
(C) edit a variety of text documents using functions such as pagination, appropriate white space, tab settings, and font style, size, and color;
(E) apply formatting techniques to a multipage research paper using approved publication standards such as American Psychological Association and Modern Language Association
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Lesson Objectives
Identify the purpose of the Modern Language Association
Identify the steps to apply MLA format Identify the characteristics of MLA format Identify functions of word processing software
tools associated with research paper format Apply MLA format to a research paper
including quotations and works cited
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Modern Language Association
Purpose of MLA The object of the association shall be to promote
study, criticism, and research in the more and less commonly taught modern languages and their literatures, and to further the common interests of teachers of these subjects.(taken from http://www.mla.org/mla_constitution)
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MLA Publications
MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers seventh edition Step-by-step instructions for formatting a research paper for high
school and undergraduate work at college This format is widely accepted across the world by schools,
colleges, universities, literary journals and magazines MLA Style Manual and Guide to Scholarly Publishing
third edition Step-by-step instructions for formatting research documents for
graduate level work such as thesis or dissertations You can purchase the printed version or the electronic
version(taken from http://www.mla.org)
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MLA Publications
When you purchase the printed version of the handbook, you receive an account code
The account code will allow you to create a user account on their website
The website allows you access to the electronic version The electronic version contains items and examples that
aren’t in the printed version The electronic version also has a search function for
quick, easy locating of the item in question www.mlahandbook.org
MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers – page xxi
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MLA Research Paper
1. Select your topic
2. Obtain writings on this topic
3. Type a draft of your paper
4. Decide where you can insert quotations
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MLA Research Paper Formatting Steps5. Look up the
formatting guidelines in the MLA handbook and apply them to your paper
a) Choose Font Style and Size - this is sometimes
given to you by the instructor
- if not given by the instructor use Times New Roman size 12
Tip: Hold Ctrl while pressing the A key on the keyboard. This will select all the text of your document which makes formatting quick and easy.
MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers – page 116
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MLA Research Paper Formatting Steps
5. Look up the formatting guidelines in the MLA handbook and apply them to your paper
b) Left align text
c) Tab once at beginning of new paragraph
d) Set Page Margins:
Top, Bottom, Left and
Right margins should
be set at 1”
MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers – page 116
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MLA Research Paper Formatting Steps5. Look up the
formatting guidelines in the MLA handbook and apply them to your paper
e) Set line spacing to double
f) Leave one space after the period at the end of a sentence (unless otherwise noted by the instructor)MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers – page 116
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MLA Research Paper Formatting Steps
5. Look up the formatting guidelines in the MLA handbook and apply them to your paper
g) Create the Title Block
- Start at left of first line
- Type your full name
- strike enter
- Type instructor’s name
- strike enter
- Type course name
- strike enter
- Type the date
- strike enter
MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers – page 116
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MLA Research Paper Formatting Steps
5. Look up the formatting guidelines in the MLA handbook and apply them to your paper
g) Create the Title Block
- Type the title
Center the title
Do not use bold, italics, or change the font size
Use Title case – not all
caps MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers – page 116 - 117
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MLA Research Paper Formatting Steps
5. Look up the formatting guidelines in the MLA handbook and apply them to your paper
h) Create the Header Your last name
a space
page number
Right aligned
½” below top edge of
paper
MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers – page 117
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MLA Research Paper Formatting Steps
6 Format the quotations a) Locate each quote and place quotations marks at beginning and end
Add ( ) at end of quote followed by ending punctuation mark
Place page number of quote inside the parentheses
MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers – page 93
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MLA Research Paper Formatting Steps
6 Format the quotations b) Titles should be italicized:
Books Magazines Journals Websites
Newspapers Music Albums Movies
MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers – page 88
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MLA Research Paper Formatting Steps
6 Format the quotations c) Titles of articles that appear inside these publications should be in
quotation marks:
Books Magazines Journals Websites
Newspapers Music Albums Movies
MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers – page 89
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MLA Research Paper Formatting Steps
6 Format the quotations d) If a quote takes up more than 4 lines it should be set apart by
beginning it on a new line and indenting it from the left margin by 1”.
MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers – page 94
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MLA Research Paper Formatting Steps
6 Format the quotations d) If a quote takes up more than 4 lines it should NOT have quotation
marks and the punctuation mark should NOT be moved to outside the parentheses. The quotation should be preceded by a colon
MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers – page 94
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MLA Research Paper Formatting Steps
6 Format the quotations e) If quoting a short piece of a poem or lines of lyrics, place in quotation
marks and separate the lines by a slash mark (/)
MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers – page 95
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MLA Research Paper Formatting Steps
6 Format the quotations
f) If quoting a long piece of a poem or lines of lyrics (more than 3 lines), it is formatted the same as a long quote
MLA Handbook for Writers of Research
Papers – page 95
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MLA Research Paper Formatting Steps
6 Format the quotations g) If the author of the quote isn’t presented in the text preceding the
quote, then add the author’s last name inside the parentheses, before the page number
MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers – page 127
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MLA Research Paper Formatting Steps
6 Format the quotations
h) Using a chart
Identification goes below the chart
The chart is numbered in sequence
A descriptive caption is given
MLA Handbook for Writers of
Research Papers – page 118
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MLA Research Paper Formatting Steps
7 Format the Works Cited Section a) Begin the works cited section on the next page
(Hold Ctrl and press Enter to go to the top of next page)
Type the title Works Cited
Center the title – do not bold or use caps
MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers – page 130 - 131
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MLA Research Paper Formatting Steps
7 Format the Works Cited Section b) Each entry begins on a new line
Each entry begins at the left margin
Set the paragraph format to hanging indent
MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers – page 131
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MLA Research Paper Formatting Steps
7 Format the Works Cited Section c) Books are formatted using this structure:
Last name of author, First name of author. Title of Book. Publication City:
Name of Publisher, Year of Publication. Manner in which you viewed the
book.
MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers – page 148 - 151
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MLA Research Paper Formatting Steps
7 Format the Works Cited Section c) Books are formatted using this structure:
Last name of author, First name of author. Title of Book. Publication City:
Name of Publisher, Year of Publication. Manner in which you viewed the
book.
MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers – page 148 - 151
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MLA Research Paper Formatting Steps
7 Format the Works Cited Section d) Books with two authors are formatted using this structure:
Last name of author, First name of author, and First name of author Last name of author. Title of Book. Publication City: Name of Publisher, Year of Publication. Manner in which you viewed the book.
MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers – page 154
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MLA Research Paper Formatting Steps
7 Format the Works Cited Section e) Magazine Articles are formatted using this structure:
Last name of author, First name of author. “Title of Article.” Name of Magazine Date of the Issue: Page numbers of the article. Manner in which you viewed the article.
MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers – page 142 - 143
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MLA Research Paper Formatting Steps
7 Format the Works Cited Section e) Magazine Articles are formatted using this structure:
Last name of author, First name of author. “Title of Article.” Name of Magazine Date of the Issue: Page numbers of the article. Manner in which you viewed the article.
MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers – page 142 - 143
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MLA Research Paper Formatting Steps
7 Format the Works Cited Section f) Poem within a book is formatted using this structure:
Last name of author, First name of author. “Title of Poem.” Trans. Name of Translator. Name of Book. Ed. Name of Editor. City of Publication: Publisher, Publication Date. Page numbers of the poem. Manner in which you viewed the article.
MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers – page 157 - 158
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MLA Research Paper Formatting Steps
7 Format the Works Cited Section
g) The final step of the works cited page format is to alphabetize the entries by the first letter of the entry.
8 Submitting Completed work
a) place pages in sequential order
b) staple or paper clip together in upper left corner
MLA Handbook for Writers of
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Resources Structure and format rules were taken from the MLA
Handbook for Writers of Research Papers 7th edition. ISBN:978-1-60329-024-1 Published by the Modern Language Association of America Published in New York, 2009
All images of the Research Paper on Pit Bulls were provided by Paula Clothier.
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