MLA REVISION

What is a “hanging indent” used for in MLA?

• The title

• In-text citations

• Works Cited entries

• Block quotes

What does ICE stand for in academic writing?

• Illustrate, Cite, Explain

• Identify, Compare, Evaluate

• Introduce, Cite, Explain

• Inform, Clarify, Elaborate

What spacing is used in MLA papers?

• Single

• 1.5 spacing

• Double

• Triple

What is the first step of the ICE method?

• Cite the quote

• Explain the source

• Introduce the quote

• Integrate your opinion

Why is the “Explain” step important in ICE?

• It fills space in the paragraph

• It proves you did the reading

• It helps connect the quote to your argument

• It summarizes the entire essay

What should follow a direct quote in ICE?

• Another quote

• An opinion

• Explanation of its meaning

• Citation

Which of the following best shows a complete ICE method?

• Quote only

• Introduction and citation only

• Citation and explanation only

• Introduction, citation, and explanation

What belongs in the top left corner of the first page in MLA format?

• Title only

• Name, teacher, class, date

• Header and footer

• Only name and title

What is not a required part of MLA style?

• Double spacing

• Times New Roman

• In-text citations

• Abstract

What is a good strategy when citing in ICE?

• Use the whole paragraph as a quote

• Use short, relevant quotes

• Use bold formatting

• Avoid quotes entirely