MLA Formatting Guidelines and Practices

This video tutorial covers the basics of formatting an MLA paper, including setting margins, line spacing, and running headers. It provides step-by-step instructions for formatting text, adding page numbers, and including necessary information on the first page. Additional resources for MLA formatting and citation help are also mentioned.

What is the default margin size for an MLA formatted paper?

• 0.5 inch

• 1 inch

• 1.5 inches

• 2 inches

Which font and size is typically used in MLA formatting?

• 11 point Calibri

• 12 point Times New Roman

• 14 point Arial

• 10 point Courier New

Where should the running head be placed in an MLA paper?

• Top right corner

• Bottom right corner

• Top left corner

• Bottom left corner

How should the text be aligned in an MLA formatted document?

• Fully justified

• Left justified

• Center aligned

• Right justified

What is the recommended font size for Calibri in MLA format?

• 10 point

• 12 point

• 11 point

• 14 point

What is the first step in adding a running head to your document?

• Double click on the page number

• Select 'Top of Page'

• Click on 'Insert' and then 'Page Number'

• Type your last name

After inserting the page number, what should you do next to complete the running head?

• Type your first name

• Type your last name and hit space

• Add the course name

• Insert the date

How do you set the line spacing to double in a Word document?

• Click on 'File' and select 'Page Setup'

• Go to 'Home', click the arrow in the paragraph section, and select 'Double'

• Select 'View' and choose 'Double Spacing'

• Right-click and choose 'Paragraph Options'

What should be the setting for 'Before' and 'After' spacing in MLA format?

• 5 points

• 0 points

• 10 points

• 15 points

What should you ensure about the space between paragraphs in MLA format?

• Add extra space

• Triple space

• No extra space

• Single space