MLA Format

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Where is the title of an assignment located in a paper using MLA format?

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Centered below the heading, near the top of the page.

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

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“My first displays the wealth and pomp of kings,...Behold him there, the monarch of the seas!” (Austen, 126).

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What is a hanging indent in MLA format?

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If an entry in a Works Cited List is longer than one line, second and all subsequent lines need to be indented half an inch.

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Why are correct MLA citations important?

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They help give credit to those who did the research, avoid being accused of plagiarism, and look more credible.

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What is the line spacing requirement for an MLA paper?

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Double spacing.

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What font size is typically used in MLA format?

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12-point font.

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What font style is recommended for MLA papers?

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Times New Roman.

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How should the margins be set in an MLA formatted paper?

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One-inch margins on all sides.

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What information is 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 purpose of a Works Cited page?

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To list all sources referenced in the paper.