Header
- A header is a brief identifier that appears at the top of every page of your paper, including the title page.
- It includes your last name and the page number, right-aligned.
- The header should be double-spaced and placed half an inch from the top of your paper.
Heading
- A heading is a title or label that introduces a new section or part of your paper.
- Headings are typically centered and formatted in bold, using different font sizes and styles to indicate their level of importance.
- Headings are not included on the title page.
Here are some examples of headers and headings in MLA style:
* Header (appears on every page of the paper):
Your Last Name [Tab] Page Number
* Heading (for a main section):
Title of the Section
* Heading (for a subsection):