Study these examples of a student's research paper. These examples show the top of the first page. Which of these first pages is correctly formatted using MLA style? Example A:
Smith 1
Carol Smith
Professor Marcos
Language Arts
April 3, 2009

Example B:
Carol Smith
Professor Marcos
Language Arts
April 3, 2009

Example B is correctly formatted.
Example A is correctly formatted.

I am confused about smith 1. I do not know how to insert images, so please forgive me. In the lesson smith 1 would be at the top right hand of the paper for an essay. If someone could help me, it would be greatly appreciated! Could someone also give an explanation about smith 1?

Thank you!