If you need to write a term paper in Arts, Literature, or Humanities, the first thing you should do is read the requirements for writing term papers in MLA style. However, it is not that captivating to read the whole MLA Style Manual and Guide to Scholarly Publishing offered by the Modern Language Association.
 
This is what we are here for – we would like to present you tips for writing a term paper in MLA style.
 
So, let us talk about the issues you need to know to prepare a perfect term paper in MLA style.
 
TERM PAPER IN MLA STYLE: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

• Type your term paper in MLA style on computer and print on white 8,5×11-inch paper;
• Text of the term paper in MLA style should be double-spaced, 12pt. Times New Roman font;
• Margins should be set at 1-inch on all sides;
• Pagination of the term paper in MLA style: upper right-hand corner, 1½-inch from the top;
• Endnotes should be written on a separate sheet of paper.

TERM PAPER IN MLA STYLE: THE FIRST PAGE

• No title page (only if required by your tutor);
• Upper right-hand corner: the header (your last name and the number of the page);
• Upper left-hand corner: your name, your tutor’s name, the course, and the date.
• Center (double-spaced from the date): the title – do not underline it!
• Double space from the title to the first line of the text;

Of course, you can find much more information in manuals; however, this is enough to start.
 
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