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 papers, and creating a works cited page.

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What is the correct spacing after the date in the heading of an MLA formatted paper?

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1 space.

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When should you include the author's name and page number in parentheses in your citation?

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When your paper references more than one author.

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How do you cite an article with multiple authors in MLA format?

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Include only the last name of the author who is first in alphabetical order.

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What does an in-text citation look like in MLA format?

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It looks like this: " (Dixon 7)."

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What information should be included in the heading of an MLA formatted paper, in the correct order?

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Name, Teacher, Class, Date.

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What is a Works Cited page?

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A Works Cited page is a list of all the sources referenced in a paper, formatted according to MLA guidelines.

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What is the purpose of in-text citations?

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In-text citations give credit to the original authors of the sources used in your paper and help readers locate the full citation in the Works Cited page.

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How do you format the title of your paper in MLA format?

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The title should be centered, in the same font and size as the rest of the paper, and should not be bolded, italicized, or underlined.

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What is the correct font and size for MLA formatted papers?

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The correct font is Times New Roman, size 12.

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