MLA Formatting Guidelines

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What sentence should be at the end of an introductory paragraph?

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Thesis

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What is the line spacing for an MLA paper?

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Double

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Each paragraph is _____ at the beginning.

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Indented

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Which type of font should be used in MLA formatted papers?

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Times New Roman

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What size should the margins on your paper be?

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1 inch

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What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

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To present the main argument or claim of the paper.

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What is the recommended font size for MLA papers?

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12 point.

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How should the title of an MLA paper be formatted?

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Centered and in the same font as the rest of the paper.

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What should be included in the header of an MLA paper?

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Your last name and page number.

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What is the correct way to cite a book in MLA format?

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Author's Last Name, First Name. Title of Book. Publisher, Year.