MLA Format Flashcard 12/19/2024

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What should appear in the upper right corner of every page in MLA format?

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Student’s last name and page number.

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What spacing is required throughout an MLA paper?

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Double spacing.

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What size font is recommended in MLA format?

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12 pt.

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How should entries on a Works Cited page be formatted?

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Double-spaced with a hanging indent.

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How should you cite a book in MLA format?

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Last name, First name. Title of Book. Publisher, Year.

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What is the purpose of MLA format?

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To provide a standardized method for writing and citing sources in academic papers.

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What is a hanging indent in MLA format?

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The first line of a citation is flush left, and subsequent lines are indented.

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What is the correct order of information in a citation for a journal article in MLA format?

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Author(s). 'Title of Article.' Title of Journal, vol. number, no. number, Year, pages.

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What margins are required in an MLA formatted paper?

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1-inch margins on all sides.

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What is the recommended method for formatting the title of a paper in MLA format?

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Center the title, use standard capitalization, and do not underline or italicize.