How do I use the MLA format efficiently?

Question

(Modern Language Association)

Answer 1

Step by step instructions
Just follow the instructions.

http://www.studyguide.org/MLAdocumentation.htm
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Aegean/6354/mla.html

Answer 2

1. number all pages in the top right corner with your last name as the header....type flush right for this section

2. Double space down and put your full name, your professors name, the class and then the date like.... 15 May 2007.

3. Double space between each paragraph only..the rest of the paper is single spaced

4. Center your title

5. Underline your headings

6. tab in the first sentence of each paragraph 5-7 spaces

7. if you use a quote that is more than four lines then you indent the entire quote 1" or 10 spaces

8. last page should be titled your Works Cited page and this heading is 1" down centered on your page, this page is alphabetized as well by authors last names.