Research Paper Format

Heading and Title

A research paper does not need a title page; however, some instructors may require one. Instead, beginning one inch from the top of the first page and flush with the left margin, type your name, your instructor's name, the course title, and the date on separate lines, double-spaced.

Double space again and center the title. Double space also between the lines of the title, and double space between the title and the first line of the text.

Do not underline your title. Do not put quotation marks around your title.

Margins

Except for page numbers, leave margins of one inch at the top and bottom and on both sides of the text.

Indent the first word of a paragraph one-half inch (or five spaces) from the left margin. Indent set-off quotations (quotations longer than four lines) one inch (or ten spaces) from the left margin, but do not change the right margin. Do not use quotation marks at the beginning and end of the set-off quotation. If something is quoted within the set-off quotation, use quotation marks.

Spacing

A research paper must be double-spaced throughout, including quotations and the list of works cited. For a handwritten paper, follow instructor's directions for spacing.

Space one space only after end punctuation (i.e., period, question mark, exclamation point).

Page Numbers

Number all pages consecutively throughout the paper by creating a header that places your last name and the number of the page in the upper right-hand corner, one-half inch from the top, flush with the right margin (right justified).

Do not use the abbreviation "p." before the page number or add any punctuation mark.


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BACK TO ACADEMICS Research Paper Format Works Cited Parenthetical Citations in Text Plagiarism Samples		Research Paper Format Heading and Title A research paper does not need a title page; however, some instructors may require one. Instead, beginning one inch from the top of the first page and flush with the left margin, type your name, your instructor's name, the course title, and the date on separate lines, double-spaced. Double space again and center the title. Double space also between the lines of the title, and double space between the title and the first line of the text. Do not underline your title. Do not put quotation marks around your title. Margins Except for page numbers, leave margins of one inch at the top and bottom and on both sides of the text. Indent the first word of a paragraph one-half inch (or five spaces) from the left margin. Indent set-off quotations (quotations longer than four lines) one inch (or ten spaces) from the left margin, but do not change the right margin. Do not use quotation marks at the beginning and end of the set-off quotation. If something is quoted within the set-off quotation, use quotation marks. Spacing A research paper must be double-spaced throughout, including quotations and the list of works cited. For a handwritten paper, follow instructor's directions for spacing. Space one space only after end punctuation (i.e., period, question mark, exclamation point). Page Numbers Number all pages consecutively throughout the paper by creating a header that places your last name and the number of the page in the upper right-hand corner, one-half inch from the top, flush with the right margin (right justified). Do not use the abbreviation "p." before the page number or add any punctuation mark.
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