MLA Formatting Guidelines

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Where is the title positioned in an MLA formatted document?

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The title is positioned at the center of the page.

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Where do the page numbers go in an MLA formatted document?

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Page numbers are placed at the top right corner of each page.

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How should you begin each paragraph in an MLA formatted document?

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Each paragraph should begin by indenting using the 'tab' key.

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True or False: In an MLA document, the title should be underlined.

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False, the title should not be underlined.

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

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The font used should be Times New Roman.

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What is the recommended font size for MLA formatted papers?

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The recommended font size is 12-point.

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What spacing is required for MLA formatted documents?

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MLA formatted documents should be double-spaced throughout.

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What should be included in the header of an MLA formatted document?

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The header should include the author's last name and page number.

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What is the purpose of a Works Cited page in MLA format?

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The Works Cited page lists all sources referenced in the document.

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How should titles of longer works (like books) be formatted in MLA?

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Titles of longer works should be italicized.