What is the first step in formatting an essay according to MLA 9th edition?

MLA Formatting Guidelines and Practices

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Use single spacing
Add a title page
Ensure one-inch margins all around
Set the font to Times New Roman
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a component of the MLA heading?
Your name
The date
Your professor's name
Your email address
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How should the title of your essay be formatted?
In a larger font size
Bold and italicized
Centered with the same font and size as the rest of the essay
Underlined
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the correct way to start a new paragraph in an MLA formatted essay?
Press Enter and change the alignment
Press Tab twice
Press Enter once and then Tab
Press Enter twice
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Where should the page number be placed in an MLA formatted document?
Bottom right corner
Top right corner
Top left corner
Bottom left corner
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What should you do if you have multiple works cited?
Pluralize to 'Works Cited'
List them under 'Work Cited'
Use a separate page for each work
Include them in the main text
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How should the font be set for the entire essay, including the works cited page?
Courier New, 14 point
Calibri, 10 point
Times New Roman, 12 point
Arial, 11 point
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a potential drawback of using the MLA template mentioned in the video?
It does not include a page break for the works cited
It uses the MLA 8th edition format
It automatically changes the font to Arial
It does not include a title page
9.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What should you be cautious about when using the MLA template?
It does not allow for double spacing
It does not center 'Works Cited'
It does not include a header
It does not center the title
10.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the benefit of using an MLA template?
It provides a bibliography
It ensures correct formatting
It includes a cover page
It automatically writes your essay
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