MLA & APA Format - No Plagiarism

MLA Format

No Plagiarism

• Plagiarism is not accepted in MLA Format or any format for that matter.
• Stealing another persons work is not acceptable, all work should be done in your own words.
• Only when citing or referencing the text is it acceptable to copy someones work word for word.
• The text cited should have proper citation and be in the "Works Cited Page".

No Extra Spaces Around

No Extra Spaces Around Paragraphs

When typing in MLA Format there should be no spaces between paragraphs or in the margins. To prevent extra spacing between paragraphs only press ENTER once after the last sentence in a paragraph. Also make sure to keep the MARGINS to 1 INCH.

Works Cited Page:

• Entries should be doubled space 
• First open up Microsoft Word then go to the tool bar a the top and find the Home tab, in the styles group, right-click Normal, then click modify. After that go under formatting, click the double space button, and then click OK.

MLA Format - No Extra Spaces Between Paragraphs

MLA Format 

No Extra Spaces Between Paragraphs

There should be no spaces between any paragraphs in an MLA Format paper. In order to make sure there are no spaces between paragraphs make sure to only hit ENTER one time.

Works Cited Page:

• 1 " From top 
• First you click the page layout tab at the top of the Microsoft word document. After you click it, in the page set up group you click on margins. When you click on margins a list will pop up and you'll be able to choose which kind of margins you want. For 1 " margins you're going to want to choose normal for 1 " margins. 

MLA Format - One Inch Margins Around

MLA Format

One Inch Margins Around

When typing in MLA Format the margins should always be 1" no shorter or longer. If it is any different it will not be acceptable.