Does MLA format paper require having an introduction and a conclusion?

Question

If I am summarizing a book in a MLA FORMAT paper, do I need an introduction and a conclusion?

Is it required by rules to have an introduction and conclusion in MLA FORMAT PAPER?

Answer 1

Not necessarily. MLA is how to structure your paper not the content of the essay.

Answer 2

How your paper looks is completely up to you. That's not what MLA means. Its for 1 inch margins, upper left corner type your name date and the assignment. title on 3 sep. lines, always title your essay, references, and an work cited page. Its things to that nature. There is an MLA handbook that you can find anywhere like Barnes and Nobel.