MLA Review

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What is MLA format?

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MLA format is a style guide for writing and formatting research papers, developed by the Modern Language Association. It provides guidelines for citing sources, formatting papers, and structuring content.

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

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In MLA format, a source is cited in-text by including the author's last name and the page number without a comma, e.g., (Smith 23).

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Where should the Works Cited page be placed in an MLA formatted paper?

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The Works Cited page should be on a separate page at the end of the essay.

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What is the correct line spacing for an MLA formatted paper?

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The correct line spacing for an MLA formatted paper is double-spaced.

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Where does the period go in a parenthetical citation in MLA format?

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The period goes outside the parentheses in a parenthetical citation.

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What is the purpose of a Works Cited page?

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The Works Cited page lists all the sources referenced in the paper, providing full citation details for readers to locate the sources.

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How should titles of books be formatted in MLA style?

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Titles of books should be italicized in MLA style.

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How should titles of articles be formatted in MLA style?

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Titles of articles should be placed in quotation marks in MLA style.

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What is the standard font size and type for MLA formatted papers?

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The standard font size is 12-point, and the recommended font type is Times New Roman.

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What margins are required in an MLA formatted paper?

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MLA format requires 1-inch margins on all sides of the paper.