MLA style question

[deb twyman <twymand@POTSDAM.K12.NY.US>]

This question is for MLA style experts.  A student in a tenth grade
English class had points taken off a research paper
because she used two spaces after a period at the end of sentence.  When

she questioned the English teacher about it, he
said that in the MLA style that only one space is used after a period.
The student went to the Business teachers who told
her that two spaces after a period is proper.  I agreed with the
Business teachers but the English teacher got mad at the
student for questioning him.  Now we are all curious as to who is right.

Anybody know the answer to this one?
TYIA

Deb Twyman
Potsdam High School Library
29 Leroy Street
Potsdam, New York 13676
315.265.2000 ext. 700
twymand@potsdam.k12.ny.us

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