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Sample Argument Essay in MLA Format<\/h1>\nNote that the first page of the argument should have a heading on the left hand side (not in the header) with the student's name, the instructor's name, the course, and the date. The title should be centered on the page with no special formatting. On subsequent pages, the author's last name and the page number should be in the header justified to the right. (ie Doe, 2). In-text citations should reference the author's last name (or the first word of the Works Cited listing) and a page number, if applicable. If there is no page number, only include the author's last name. Note that the entire paper should be double spaced.\n\n[h5p id=\"1\"]<\/code>\n

Works Cited Page<\/h2>\nNote that the Works Cited page should be on a NEW page. (Use the Insert Page function in Word!). Works Cited should be centered at the top of the page in regular font. Sources should be listed in alphabetical order. Sources should use a hanging indent. The student's last name and page number are in the header and should be justified to the right margin. The entire Works Cited page should be double spaced, with no extra spaces.\n\n[h5p id=\"2\"]<\/code>\n

Sample Argument Paper in APA Format<\/span><\/p>\nThis is an example of a student essay in APA format. For annotated examples, please visit the APA Style Blog <\/a>or download a PDF file with a sample paper here<\/a>.\n

Title Page<\/h2>\nNote that the content of the title page should be centered both vertically and horizontally on the page. The title should be in bold. The Title Page should include the title of the paper, the student's name, the institution, the course, the instructor, and the date. Page numbers are in the Header of the page and justified to the right margin.\n\n[h5p id=\"3\"]<\/code>\n

<\/code>Main Body of the Paper<\/h2>\nNote that the title is centered on the first page of the body of the paper and in bold font. Page numbers go in the header and should be justified to the right margin. In text citations should include the author's last name and the date of publication.\n\n[h5p id=\"4\"]<\/code>\n

References Page<\/h2>\nNote that the References page should be on a NEW page. (Use the Insert Page function in Word!). References should be centered at the top of the page in bold font. Sources should be listed in alphabetical order. Sources should use a hanging indent. Page numbers are in the header and should be justified to the right margin.\n\n[h5p id=\"5\"]<\/code>\n\n
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Attribution<\/h2>\n