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What should the header on each page in an MLA formatted paper contain?
What should the header on each page in an MLA formatted paper contain?
- the page number centered at the bottom of the page
- the writer's name in the left corner
- the title of the essay or project, centered
- the writer's last name and the page number in the right corner (correct)
Where should the page number be placed in the header of an MLA formatted paper?
Where should the page number be placed in the header of an MLA formatted paper?
- centered at the top of the page
- centered at the bottom of the page
- in the left corner
- in the right corner (correct)
What should be centered in the header of an MLA formatted paper?
What should be centered in the header of an MLA formatted paper?
- the writer's name
- the page number
- the writer's last name and the page number
- the title of the essay or project (correct)
In an MLA formatted paper, what is the correct spacing for the text?
In an MLA formatted paper, what is the correct spacing for the text?
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What is the correct indentation for paragraphs in an MLA formatted paper?
What is the correct indentation for paragraphs in an MLA formatted paper?
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What is the correct alignment for paragraphs in an MLA formatted paper?
What is the correct alignment for paragraphs in an MLA formatted paper?
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Study Notes
MLA Formatting Guidelines
Header Format
- The header on each page of an MLA formatted paper should contain the student's last name and the page number.
- The page number should be placed in the upper-right corner of the header.
Header Content
- The student's last name should be centered in the header.
Text Formatting
- The correct spacing for the text in an MLA formatted paper is double-spacing.
- There should be no extra space between paragraphs.
Paragraph Formatting
- The correct indentation for paragraphs in an MLA formatted paper is five spaces (or one tab).
- The correct alignment for paragraphs in an MLA formatted paper is flush with the left margin (no justification).
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Test your knowledge of MLA formatting with this quiz on header requirements. Choose the correct option for what should be included on each page of an MLA formatted paper.
