Fall 2024 MLA Format Flashcard

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What should you do when referencing a book, magazine, or newspaper title in MLA format?

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Italicize the title.

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What is the standard font size for most MLA documents?

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12 point.

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How should you reference an article title in MLA format?

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Put quotation marks around the title.

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What information is included in the top right header of an MLA document?

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Last name and page number.

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What is the purpose of parenthetical citations in MLA style?

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To refer to the works of others in the body of your writing.

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What is the recommended line spacing for MLA format?

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Double spacing throughout the document.

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What margins are required for an MLA formatted document?

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1-inch margins on all sides.

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How should the Works Cited page be formatted in MLA style?

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It should be on a new page, titled 'Works Cited', and entries should be double-spaced.

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What is the correct way to format the title of your essay in MLA style?

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Center the title and use standard capitalization.

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What is the purpose of a header in an MLA document?

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To provide identification and page numbering.