MLA Formatting Guidelines and Requirements

This video tutorial by David provides a step-by-step guide on formatting a paper in MLA ninth edition using Microsoft Word. It covers document setup, including font, margins, and line spacing, creating a running head and title page, formatting the body with proper indentation, and setting up the Works Cited section. The video emphasizes that these are guidelines and can be adjusted as per instructor requirements. It concludes with a prompt to watch the next video on in-text and Works Cited citations.

What is the main focus of this video tutorial?

• Chicago style formatting

• MLA formatting for citations

• APA formatting for papers

• MLA formatting for papers

Which software is primarily used in this video for formatting?

• Microsoft Word

• Google Docs

• Apple Pages

• LibreOffice

What is emphasized about the guidelines in the video?

• They are only for Microsoft Word

• They are strict rules

• They are outdated

• They can be modified by teachers

What is the recommended font and size for MLA formatting?

• Times New Roman, 12 points

• Calibri, 12 points

• Arial, 11 points

• Verdana, 10 points

What should the margin size be set to for MLA formatted papers?

• 1.5 inches

• 0.5 inch

• 1 inch

• 2 inches

How should the line spacing be set in an MLA formatted document?

• Single

• 1.5 lines

• Double

• Triple

Where should the page number be placed in an MLA formatted document?

• Top left

• Bottom left

• Top right

• Bottom right

What information is included in the paper's heading?

• Name, title, date

• Instructor, course, title

• Title, date, page number

• Name, instructor, course, date

How should the title of the paper be formatted?

• Left-aligned and in all caps

• In bold and underlined

• In italics

• Centered and in title case

What is the indentation requirement for paragraphs in MLA format?

• Quarter inch

• Half inch

• One inch

• No indentation