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When was the latest edition of MLA released?
When was the latest edition of MLA released?
- Mid 1900s
- Late 1800s
- Early 2000s
- April 2021 (correct)
What was the primary reason for creating the MLA format?
What was the primary reason for creating the MLA format?
- To standardize paper formatting
- To promote literature and language academics
- To preserve classical languages
- To encourage the learning of modern languages (correct)
What does MLA stand for?
What does MLA stand for?
- Modern Learning Association
- Modern Literature Association
- Modern Linguistics Association
- Modern Language Association (correct)
What is the purpose of MLA formatting style?
What is the purpose of MLA formatting style?
How many editions has MLA undergone since its creation?
How many editions has MLA undergone since its creation?
In what order should the references be arranged on the Works Cited page?
In what order should the references be arranged on the Works Cited page?
What punctuation is used to separate the title of a journal or article from the volume and page numbers?
What punctuation is used to separate the title of a journal or article from the volume and page numbers?
Which of the following is NOT included in a book reference on the Works Cited page?
Which of the following is NOT included in a book reference on the Works Cited page?
What information follows the title of a journal or article in a reference on the Works Cited page?
What information follows the title of a journal or article in a reference on the Works Cited page?
How are references formatted on the Works Cited page?
How are references formatted on the Works Cited page?
What is the recommended font size for the title page in MLA format?
What is the recommended font size for the title page in MLA format?
Where should the page number and the last name/surname of the student be placed in an MLA paper?
Where should the page number and the last name/surname of the student be placed in an MLA paper?
How should short quotations be formatted in MLA?
How should short quotations be formatted in MLA?
When should in-text citations be placed in an MLA paper?
When should in-text citations be placed in an MLA paper?
What should be included at the top of the works cited page in MLA format?
What should be included at the top of the works cited page in MLA format?
What font should be used for MLA formatting?
What font should be used for MLA formatting?
Where should the page number be placed in a document following MLA formatting?
Where should the page number be placed in a document following MLA formatting?
How should long quotes be formatted in MLA?
How should long quotes be formatted in MLA?
What is the recommended spacing for MLA formatted documents?
What is the recommended spacing for MLA formatted documents?
How should the writer's details be presented on the title page in MLA formatting?
How should the writer's details be presented on the title page in MLA formatting?
Study Notes
MLA Formatting Rules and Guidelines
- Paper size: 5 x 11-inch with 12-point Times New Roman or Arial font, one-half inch indentation, and double-spaced
- Margins: set to one inch on all sides for hard copy assignments
- Binding: staples and paper binders at the top-left corner for hard copy assignments
- Instructor's preferences: inquire about the preferred way of writing and using MLA
- Title page: includes writer's details, addressed to, date, and title, centered, double-spaced, Times New Roman 12 font, no page number
- Headings: provide basis for subsequent headers and sections, formatting for levels 1-4
- Header and page number: every page requires a page number on the top-right with the student's last name/surname
- In-text citations: use author's last name and page number in parentheses, or use full names in a sentence with page number in parenthesis/brackets
- Quotations: short quotes in double quotation marks with author's last name and page number, long quotes as a block of indented lines with author's last name and page number at the end
- Use quotes sparingly and paraphrase content when possible
- Paraphrasing: use another person's work in different words, cite with author's last name and page number
- Works Cited Page: appears as the last section in a separate page, listing the bibliography information of sources used
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Test your knowledge of MLA formatting rules and guidelines with this quiz. From paper size and font requirements to in-text citations and works cited pages, this quiz covers all the essential elements of formatting your academic papers in MLA style.
