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When formatting a paper in MLA style, what is the recommended font and spacing throughout the document, including the 'Works Cited' page?
When formatting a paper in MLA style, what is the recommended font and spacing throughout the document, including the 'Works Cited' page?
- 12-point Times New Roman, single-spaced
- 11-point Arial, double-spaced
- 11-point Arial, single-spaced
- 12-point Times New Roman, double-spaced (correct)
What are the margin requirements for a paper formatted in MLA style?
What are the margin requirements for a paper formatted in MLA style?
- 1-inch margins on all sides (correct)
- 1.25-inch margins on all sides
- 1-inch margins on the top and bottom, 1.25-inch margins on the left and right
- 1.5-inch margins on all sides
How should the first line of each paragraph be formatted in MLA style?
How should the first line of each paragraph be formatted in MLA style?
- Not indented
- Indented by approximately 1/2 inch (correct)
- Blocked to the left margin
- Indented by approximately 1/4 inch
In MLA style, where should page numbers be placed?
In MLA style, where should page numbers be placed?
What is the correct format for the running head in MLA style?
What is the correct format for the running head in MLA style?
What information should be included in the four-line heading on the first page of an MLA-style paper?
What information should be included in the four-line heading on the first page of an MLA-style paper?
Where should the title of an MLA-style paper be placed?
Where should the title of an MLA-style paper be placed?
What information is typically included in MLA in-text citations?
What information is typically included in MLA in-text citations?
Which of the following is a correctly formatted MLA in-text citation?
Which of the following is a correctly formatted MLA in-text citation?
What is the purpose of the 'Works Cited' page in MLA style?
What is the purpose of the 'Works Cited' page in MLA style?
Why was MLA format developed?
Why was MLA format developed?
What is the purpose of hanging indents on a 'Works Cited' page in MLA style?
What is the purpose of hanging indents on a 'Works Cited' page in MLA style?
When using MLA style, what is the correct capitalization style for the main words in the titles of works?
When using MLA style, what is the correct capitalization style for the main words in the titles of works?
When compiling a 'Works Cited' page, which element is considered a 'container' in MLA style?
When compiling a 'Works Cited' page, which element is considered a 'container' in MLA style?
In MLA style, if you are citing a source and the author is unknown, what element should be used in place of the author's name in the in-text citation?
In MLA style, if you are citing a source and the author is unknown, what element should be used in place of the author's name in the in-text citation?
Which of the following is the correct way to format the date in the four-line heading of an MLA-style paper?
Which of the following is the correct way to format the date in the four-line heading of an MLA-style paper?
What is the correct spacing throughout an entire MLA-formatted paper?
What is the correct spacing throughout an entire MLA-formatted paper?
What is the correct margin size for a paper formatted in MLA style?
What is the correct margin size for a paper formatted in MLA style?
Given the variety of sources used in academic research, which of the following is considered a 'core element' when constructing a citation for a 'Works Cited' page?
Given the variety of sources used in academic research, which of the following is considered a 'core element' when constructing a citation for a 'Works Cited' page?
Where should the page number be placed in an MLA-formatted document?
Where should the page number be placed in an MLA-formatted document?
Flashcards
What is MLA Style?
What is MLA Style?
A standard academic format used in the arts and humanities for formatting papers and citing sources.
What font is used in MLA?
What font is used in MLA?
12-point Times New Roman.
What spacing is used in MLA?
What spacing is used in MLA?
Double-space all text, including the 'Works Cited' page.
What margins in MLA?
What margins in MLA?
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How are paragraphs indented in MLA?
How are paragraphs indented in MLA?
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Where do page numbers go?
Where do page numbers go?
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What is a running head?
What is a running head?
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What is in the four-line heading?
What is in the four-line heading?
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What do in-text citations look like?
What do in-text citations look like?
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What are the core elements of MLA citations?
What are the core elements of MLA citations?
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What is a 'Works Cited' page?
What is a 'Works Cited' page?
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Where does the title go?
Where does the title go?
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How are headings capitalized?
How are headings capitalized?
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Study Notes
- MLA style mandates 12-point Times New Roman font.
- All text, including the "Works Cited" page, must be double-spaced.
- Margins should be set to 1-inch on all sides.
- Indent the first line of each paragraph by approximately 1/2 inch.
- Include page numbers in the top right corner of each page, right-aligned.
- A running head with the last name and the page number belongs in the top left corner of each page.
- The first page should include a four-line heading with the name, instructor's name, course name, and the date.
- The title of the paper should be centered on the first page.
In-Text Citations
- In-text citations are used to credit sources within the paper.
- Typical in-text citations include the author's last name and page number in parentheses, e.g., (Smith 12).
- In-text citations credit sources within the body of the paper.
- In-text citations typically include the author's last name and the page number (or other relevant information) in parentheses.
"Works Cited" Page
- A "Works Cited" page is required at the end of the paper.
- It lists all sources cited in the paper.
- MLA guidelines should be followed for formatting, including hanging indents and double-spacing.
- Each entry should include core elements such as author, title, container, contributors, version, number, publisher, date, and location.
- A "Works Cited" page is included at the end of the paper, listing all sources cited in the text.
Additional Tips
- Use title case capitalization for headings.
- The running head consists of the last name of the paper's author.
- The Modern Language Association developed MLA format.
- It is a uniform way for academics in the arts and humanities to format their work and cite sources.
- MLA citations follow a template of core elements: author, title, container, contributors, version, number, publisher, date, and location.
- MLA format was developed by the Modern Language Association to provide a uniform way for academics in the arts and humanities fields to format their works and cite their sources.
- All MLA citations will follow a template of applicable core elements: author, title, container, contributors, version, number, publisher, date, and location.
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