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Tips for Using Microsoft Word
to Write MLA Research Papers

One of the most difficult writing projects is the formal research paper. And if you are not very familiar with MSWord, getting everything exactly the way the teacher wants it can be a real headache. Below are some short tutorials on various word processing tips.

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General Advice     Create your research paper in three separate documents: the title page, the outline, and the body plus works cited page.

MLA Instructions for using MS Word, Georgia Southern

Please note: This site shows an MLA paper that does not include a title page and outline.
Title Page    
Outline    
Body    
Works Cited     Setting hanging indents

 

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