MLA Citation Formatting Guide

Amy explains how to format a Works Cited page in MLA 8th Edition using Purdue Owl's guide. She demonstrates changing font to Times New Roman size 12, setting double spacing, and ensuring proper indentation with hanging indents. Amy also highlights the importance of proofreading citations for errors and using Purdue Owl for additional guidance. The video concludes with a review of the formatted document, ensuring it meets MLA standards.

What is the primary focus of the video tutorial?

• How to write a research paper

• How to format a Works Cited page in MLA format

• How to use a citation generator

• How to write in Times New Roman font

Which resource is recommended for MLA formatting guidance?

• APA Style Guide

• Harvard Referencing Guide

• Purdue Owl

• Chicago Manual of Style

Where should the 'Works Cited' label be placed on the page?

• Top left corner

• Top right corner

• Top center

• Bottom center

What font and size should be used for the Works Cited page?

• Arial, size 10

• Times New Roman, size 12

• Calibri, size 11

• Verdana, size 14

What is a hanging indent?

• The first line is indented

• All lines are aligned to the left

• Subsequent lines of each entry are indented

• All lines are centered

How should the spacing be set for the Works Cited page?

• Triple spaced

• Double spaced

• 1.5 spaced

• Single spaced

What should you do if there is extra space between entries?

• Use the paragraph menu to remove extra space

• Manually adjust each entry

• Change the font size

• Ignore it

What should you do if the font is incorrect?

• Change it to Times New Roman, size 12

• Change it to Arial, size 10

• Use any font you prefer

• Leave it as is

What is the purpose of the 'hanging indent' setting?

• To center all text

• To indent subsequent lines of each entry

• To indent the first line

• To align all lines to the left

What should be done if the spacing is uneven?

• Use the paragraph menu to fix it

• Adjust the line spacing manually

• Change the font size

• Ignore it