GHS  MLA STYLE MANUAL

 

APPEARANCE

             All written work is to be done in blue or black ink on white paper appropriate to the task.  Torn edges as those found on spiral paper are not acceptable.  Use the proper heading as assigned by the teacher.  Margins should be about one inch all around.  Formal papers are to be written on one side only and should be double-spaced.  Page numbers are to be in the upper right-hand corner, one-half inch from the top.

 

ABBREVIATIONS

             No abbreviations are to be used in compositions.  Only standard abbreviations may be used in locations such as Works Cited and indices. Do NOT use “p.” or “pp.” to indicate page number.  NO indication is necessary.

 

STYLE MANUALS

             Be aware that there are many manuals that may be followed when preparing compositions and research papers, each of which has its own slightly different instructions.  Here are some points to consider concerning such manuals.

 

1. All students at Gloversville High School must use this style manual for classes unless instructed otherwise by their teachers.  

 

2. Whenever directed by a teacher to use another style manual, be sure to follow it in all respects and consistently.