Exploring MLA Introduction and Its Key Concepts

This video tutorial covers the essentials of MLA formatting and citation style, commonly used in academic writing, especially in the humanities. It explains the basic formatting requirements for an MLA-style paper, including paper size, font, margins, and spacing. The tutorial also details the specific formatting for the first page, such as the absence of a title page and the placement of the student's name, instructor's name, course, and date. Additionally, it provides guidance on creating in-text citations to properly credit sources, emphasizing the importance of distinguishing between the student's work and that of others.

What does MLA stand for?

• Modern Language Association

• Modern Literature Association

• Modern Learning Association

• Modern Linguistics Association

Which academic fields commonly use MLA format?

• Engineering

• Humanities

• Sciences

• Business

What is the required font size for an MLA formatted paper?

• 11 point

• 14 point

• 10 point

• 12 point

How should the body text of an MLA formatted paper be spaced?

• 1.5 spaced

• Single-spaced

• Double-spaced

• Triple-spaced

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

• Bottom left corner

• Upper left corner

• Bottom right corner

• Upper right corner

What information should be included in the upper left-hand corner of the first page?

• Your name, instructor's name, course name, and date

• Instructor's name, course name, and date

• Your name, instructor's name, and date

• Your name, course name, and date

How should the title of your paper be formatted?

• Bold and centered

• Centered with no special formatting

• Italicized and centered

• Underlined and centered

What is the purpose of in-text citations in MLA format?

• To make the paper look longer

• To credit sources and avoid plagiarism

• To provide additional information

• To summarize the paper

What information is needed for an in-text citation?

• Title of the work and publication year

• Title of the work and page number

• Author's name and page number

• Author's name and publication year

Why is it important to credit your sources in academic writing?

• To make your paper longer

• To show off your research skills

• To avoid plagiarism and give proper credit

• To confuse the reader