The sample MLA papers from students in a variety of courses provide good models for you to follow. Each is annotated with comments that highlight the uses of MLA style and the effective writing strategies of the student writers. Notice that there are examples of complete papers, papers in draft, outlines, and annotated bibliographies.
MLA Research Papers
MLA Argument Papers
MLA Analysis Papers
MLA Literacy Narrative
Nguyen, “A Place to Begin”
MLA Literary Analysis
MLA Concert Review
MLA Papers-in-Progress (Annotated and Final)
Annotated Draft: Watson, “Hooked on Credit Cards”
Final Version: Watson, “Hooked on Credit Cards”
Annotated Draft: Nguyen, Rough Draft
Final Draft: Nguyen, “A Place to Begin”
Annotated Draft: Ryoo, “Summary of ‘You, the Language Learner’”
Final Draft: Ryoo, “Summary of ‘You, the Language Learner’”
Annotated Draft: Zhang, “The Importance of Food”
Final Draft: Zhang, “Slow Down and Eat Better”
MLA Sample Outline
MLA Annotated Bibliography