Citation Generator and Formatting Guidelines

Mr. Schulke guides students through creating a works cited page in Google Docs. He explains setting up the document with correct margins, font, and line spacing. Using Scribbr, he demonstrates generating MLA citations, verifying source details, and formatting entries with hanging indents. He also covers handling multiple authors and provides tips for finalizing the works cited page. The video emphasizes using resources like citation generators to simplify the process.

What is the first step in creating a works cited page in Google Docs?

• Adding a table of contents

• Creating a new Google Doc

• Setting the document to landscape orientation

• Inserting page numbers

What should the page orientation be set to for a works cited page?

• Landscape

• Custom

• Portrait

• Square

Which font and size should be used for a works cited page?

• Arial, 11

• Times New Roman, 12

• Calibri, 10

• Verdana, 14

What is the purpose of using Scribbr's citation generator?

• To translate text

• To edit documents

• To generate citations

• To find articles

Which citation format is demonstrated in the video?

• APA

• Harvard

• MLA

• Chicago

What should be verified when generating a citation?

• The color of the text

• The accuracy of the citation details

• The font style

• The number of pages in the document

What should you do after generating a citation with Scribbr?

• Print the document

• Copy and paste it into the works cited page

• Delete the citation

• Email it to a friend

How should multiple authors be formatted in an MLA citation?

• List only the first author's last name first

• List only the last author's last name first

• List all authors' first names first

• List all authors' last names first

What is a hanging indent?

• The first line is not indented, subsequent lines are indented

• The first line is indented, subsequent lines are not

• All lines are indented equally

• No lines are indented

Who should you consult for more questions about MLA formatting?

• Your English teacher

• Your history teacher

• Your science teacher

• Your math teacher