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What does MLA stand for and what is it used for?
What does MLA stand for and what is it used for?
Modern Language Association; it is used to write papers and cite sources.
How should your paper be spaced?
How should your paper be spaced?
Double
You should press the 'space bar' key ____ after punctuation.
You should press the 'space bar' key ____ after punctuation.
1 time
Margins should be set ____ on ____ sides.
Margins should be set ____ on ____ sides.
Indent the first paragraph ____-inch (press ___ key once) from the left margin.
Indent the first paragraph ____-inch (press ___ key once) from the left margin.
Should you make a title page?
Should you make a title page?
The upper left-hand corner of the first page lists your _____, your _____ name, the _____, and the _____.
The upper left-hand corner of the first page lists your _____, your _____ name, the _____, and the _____.
____ again and ___ the title. Don't underline your title or put it in quotation marks; with the title in ___.
____ again and ___ the title. Don't underline your title or put it in quotation marks; with the title in ___.
_____ between the title and the first line of the text.
_____ between the title and the first line of the text.
Create a ____ in the upper ____-hand corner that includes your ____ followed by a space with a ____. All pages should be consecutively numbered.
Create a ____ in the upper ____-hand corner that includes your ____ followed by a space with a ____. All pages should be consecutively numbered.
Begin your Works Cited page on a ____ page at the end of your research paper.
Begin your Works Cited page on a ____ page at the end of your research paper.
Label the page ___ (do not underline) and center the words at the top.
Label the page ___ (do not underline) and center the words at the top.
___ all citations, but do not skip spaces between entries.
___ all citations, but do not skip spaces between entries.
____ each word in the titles, avoiding capitalization of articles, short prepositions, or conjunctions unless they are the first word.
____ each word in the titles, avoiding capitalization of articles, short prepositions, or conjunctions unless they are the first word.
Use ____ for titles of larger works (books, magazines) and ____ for titles of shorter works (poems, articles).
Use ____ for titles of larger works (books, magazines) and ____ for titles of shorter works (poems, articles).
What is a thesis statement?
What is a thesis statement?
The thesis statement declares the ____ purpose of the entire paper.
The thesis statement declares the ____ purpose of the entire paper.
What is a poor example of a thesis statement?
What is a poor example of a thesis statement?
What is a good example of a thesis statement?
What is a good example of a thesis statement?
What are 5 characteristics of a good thesis statement?
What are 5 characteristics of a good thesis statement?
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Study Notes
MLA Basics
- MLA stands for Modern Language Association and is used for writing papers and citing sources.
- Double spacing is required throughout the paper.
Formatting Guidelines
- Press the space bar one time after punctuation marks.
- Set margins to one inch on all sides.
- Indent the first paragraph by half an inch using the space bar once.
- Do not include a title page.
Header and Title Formatting
- Upper left-hand corner of the first page should include your name, professor's name, course, and the date. All elements should be double spaced.
- The title should be double spaced from the preceding lines, centered, and formatted in title case without underlining or quotation marks.
Page Numbering and Works Cited
- Create a header in the upper right-hand corner featuring your last name followed by a space and the page number, using Arabic numerals.
- The Works Cited page starts on a separate page at the end of the paper with the same one-inch margins and last name/page number header.
- Center the words "Works Cited" at the top of the page without underlining or using quotation marks.
Citation Formatting
- Double space all citations without skipping spaces between entries.
- Capitalize each word in titles of articles, books, etc, unless they are articles, short prepositions, or conjunctions, unless they are the first word.
- Italics are used for titles of larger works like books and magazines, while shorter works like poems and articles use quotation marks.
Thesis Statement
- A thesis statement is a clear, concise sentence that expresses the main idea of the paper.
- It declares the main purpose of the paper and serves as an organizational tool for both the writer and reader.
- An ineffective thesis statement lacks specificity, while a strong example supports a clear stance or argument.
Characteristics of a Strong Thesis
- Fulfill the assignment requirements.
- Assert one main idea.
- Be clearly stated in specific terms.
- Express an attitude or opinion.
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