MLA and APA comparison

Similarities
-centered titles
-double spaced
-Works Cited/ References title is centered
-Works Cited/ References is in alphabetical order by author last name
-Longer quotes are indented paragraphs without quotes

Differences
-APA requires cover page
-APA requires abstract
-MLA requires last name and pg number in right hand corner
-APA requires pg number only in right hand corner
-APA requires two spaces after end punctuation

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