Argumentative Research Paper’s Requirements & Guidelines ENG 112 Instructor: Re

Argumentative Research Paper’s Requirements & Guidelines
ENG 112
Instructor: Research Paper Requirements
1) MLA Format:
The research paper should follow the MLA format as explained in the seventh
edition of The Little, Brown, Compact Handbook. Pay special attention to the
Identification heading and page numbering. MLA format also includes doublespaced lines and 12 point Times New Roman font.
2) Paper Length:
Eight double-spaced pages, not including the Works Cited. The research paper
is typed in 12 point Times New Roman font and double-spaced with one inch
margin.
Additional Items: A Works Cited page that lists all sources cited in your paper
and follows the MLA style.
3) Sources:
Six RELIABLE sources that are journal articles, or books. Web sources, such as
“.com” “.org” and “.net” are not reliable for academic research and should not
be used. If you have to use web sources, use “.edu” or “.gov