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Efficient MLA Formatting in MS Word: Follow Templates for Proper Paper Structure

Learn the best method for MLA style formatting in Microsoft Word by utilizing templates available on the class website. Ensure your formal papers are correctly structured with designated templates for title pages, outlines, essays, and works cited pages. Various formats are provided, such as rtf for Apple users. Follow specific guidelines for font, line spacing, page numbering, and grammar/style check. Make good use of the tools available to enhance the quality of your academic writing.

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Efficient MLA Formatting in MS Word: Follow Templates for Proper Paper Structure

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  1. Settings for MS Word

  2. MLA StyleBest Method: Use the templates on the class website. You need two for formal papers: One for the title page and outline and one for the essay and works cited page.

  3. MLA StyleBest Method: Use the templates on the class website. You need two for formal papers: One for the title page and outline and one for the essay and works cited page. Several formats are available. Try rtf for Apple.

  4. Short papers: Select Times New Roman (TNR) size 12 font

  5. Long method: Set line spacing to double space 1

  6. Set line spacing to double space 2

  7. Set line spacing to double space 3Select “line spacing option”

  8. Set line spacing to double space 4Select (check) “Don’t add space…”

  9. Short papers: Head your paper

  10. Add page numbering: 1) Select “Insert”

  11. Add page numbering: 2) Select “Page Number, Top of Page, and Right side”

  12. Add page numbering: 3) Type last name and add a space, convert to TNR12 font

  13. Grammar Style Check MS Word1. Select “Review”

  14. Grammar Style Check MS Word2. Select “Spelling Grammar”

  15. Grammar Style Check MS Word3. Select “Options”

  16. Grammar Style Check MS Word4. Select “Options”

  17. Grammar Style Check MS Word4. Select “Grammar and Style,”and check everything but “Enforce accent…”

  18. 6. Beside “Grammar and Style,” select “settings”; then select “always,” “inside” and “2”; check everything else and hit “ok.”

  19. Final Note • Use the template or make your own. It will make your life easier. • Set up grammar/style check and learn to use it as an aid. It can help—if you use it well. It does NOT do the work for you. In the end, YOU must KNOW THE RULES and how to apply them. • Set a personal goal to learn the rules this year.

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