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Modern Language Association Style Guide
The SFU Department of English (like English departments at most universities in North America) requires all work to follow formatting guidelines developed by the Modern Language Association, or MLA for short. Some departments at SFU use other formatting guidelines, such as "APA style" or "Chicago style".
At first, MLA style formatting may seem complicated. However, as you practice following the guidelines and gain familiarity with them, you will notice that your essays take on a scholarly appearance. Professional presentation creates favourable first impressions. Whatever attention you pay to formatting will bring immediate satisfaction and probably help your grade.
The link below will introduce you to MLA formatting. If you continue in Engllish studies, you will want to purchase a writer's handbook and study MLA style in greater detail.
MLA Style Guide, (SFU Library web version, with link to print-friendly pdf format)