MLA Format

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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 documents, and structuring papers.

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What is the correct font for MLA format?

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The correct font for MLA format is Times New Roman, size 12.

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How should the title of a paper be formatted in MLA style?

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In MLA style, the title of the paper should be centered and not underlined, italicized, or placed in quotation marks.

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What is the proper way to write the date in MLA format?

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The proper way to write the date in MLA format is '22 August 2018'.

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What information is included in the heading of an MLA paper?

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The heading of an MLA paper includes the student's name, instructor's name, course name, and date.

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How do you format in-text citations in MLA style?

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In-text citations in MLA style include the author's last name and the page number in parentheses, e.g., (Jones 23).

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What is the purpose of using MLA format?

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The purpose of using MLA format is to provide a consistent method for documenting sources and to help readers locate the sources used in a paper.

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True or False: The works cited page in MLA format should be titled 'Works Cited'.

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True.

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What is the margin size required in MLA format?

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The margin size required in MLA format is 1 inch on all sides.

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How should long quotations be formatted in MLA style?

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Long quotations (more than four lines) should be formatted as a block quote, indented one inch from the left margin.