GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR PAPER LAYOUT
Student’s Name
Teacher’s Name Course, Section # (ex- English 12, Section 2542-01) Due date (ex-15 December 2005) MLA Style Papers This is what the first page of your paper should look like. Note that there is no need for a coverpage or anything fancy. The following information should help you with the general set up of your paper. •
Margins should be 1” on all sides, left justified.
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Your entire paper should be double-spaced.
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Your font should be set at 12 point Times New Roman (just like this paper).
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Your title should NOTbe underlined, italicized, boldfaced, capitalized or larger than a 12 font. When you are using the title of a published work in your title, you ONLYitalicize the published title.
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Every page after the first one should have a header that includes your name and page number (look at the following sample). *Header may not show on website.