Formatting and Identifying Long Works

This video tutorial explains how to format titles in MLA style, focusing on the distinction between long works and short works. Long works, like books and TV series, are containers and should be italicized, while short works, like chapters and episodes, are contained and should be in quotation marks. The video provides examples and discusses special cases, such as art titles, which should also be italicized. It also highlights the importance of following MLA citation rules to ensure correct title formatting.

What is the primary focus of MLA title formatting?

• Choosing the right font size

• Deciding between italics and quotation marks

• Selecting the correct color scheme

• Determining the appropriate page layout

How can you differentiate between long works and short works?

• By their publication date

• By their length and content

• By their popularity

• By their author

Which of the following is considered a long work?

• A single poem

• A book

• A song

• A magazine article

In MLA formatting, how should the title of a television series be formatted?

• In italics

• Underlined

• In bold

• In quotation marks

What is contained within a book of poetry?

• Episodes

• Poems

• Chapters

• Articles

How should the title of a scholarly journal be formatted in MLA style?

• In bold

• Underlined

• In quotation marks

• In italics

What is an example of a short work contained within a musical album?

• A chapter

• A song

• An article

• A poem

Which of the following is NOT a long work?

• A television series

• A scholarly journal

• A single episode

• A book

How should the title of a piece of art be formatted in MLA style?

• In italics

• In quotation marks

• In bold

• Underlined

What should you check to ensure correct title formatting in your paper?

• The author's name

• The page number

• The citation

• The font size