Formatting and Citing Sources

This tutorial explains how to create and format a Works Cited page in MLA style. It covers the purpose of a Works Cited page, guidelines for listing sources, and step-by-step instructions for adding a Works Cited page to a document template. The tutorial also provides detailed guidance on applying hanging indents and troubleshooting common formatting issues.

What is the primary purpose of a Works Cited page in academic writing?

• To list all the sources used in the paper

• To summarize the paper's content

• To offer a glossary of terms

• To provide a biography of the author

How does a Works Cited page benefit the reader?

• It lists the author's personal opinions

• It allows the reader to verify the credibility of the research

• It provides a summary of the research findings

• It includes a detailed biography of the author

What is the correct order for listing sources on a Works Cited page?

• By the author's first name

• By the date of publication

• Alphabetically by the author's last name

• By the length of the source

If a source has no author, how should it be alphabetized on the Works Cited page?

• By the last word of the title

• By the title or publishing organization

• By the date of access

• By the first word of the first sentence

What should you do if you cannot locate the template for your Works Cited page?

• Use the sample template provided in the supplementary materials

• Use a different citation style

• Create a new document from scratch

• Skip the Works Cited page

What is the first step in adding a Works Cited page to your document?

• Type the title of your essay

• Insert a manual page break

• Change the font size

• Add a table of contents

What is the correct line spacing for a Works Cited page?

• Double spacing

• 1.5 spacing

• Single spacing

• Triple spacing

What should you do after typing the title 'Works Cited' on the page?

• Italicize the text

• Underline the text

• Align the text to the right

• Center the text

What should you do if your line spacing changes unexpectedly while formatting?

• Delete the affected text

• Change the font size

• Reapply the desired line spacing

• Ignore the change

What is the purpose of the 'Styles and Formatting' option in the formatting process?

• To change the font color

• To create a table of contents

• To apply specific formatting styles like hanging indents

• To add images to the document