Header Formatting

MLA headers (not to be confused with the page header where the page numbers sit) rest at the top of the first page of an MLA paper. These headers include: author’s first and last name, instructor name(s), course number, and assignment due date. Text is double-spaced and left-aligned. Dates are written in Date Month Year format. To see an example of MLA header formatting, visit page 1 of the UNC Charlotte WRC MLA Template. Below is a checklist of header formatting guidelines. 

CHECKLIST // Header

• Left-aligned 
• Double-spaced line spacing
• Author’s name (ex. Bree Johnson)
• Instructor’s name (ex. Dr. Katie Garahan)
• Course number (ex. CTCM 2530)
• Assignment due date (ex. 16 March 2025)