MLA Formatting and Google Docs

Professor Morgan explains how to set up an MLA style paper using Google Docs. The tutorial covers formatting line spacing, font, document details, header, title, and paragraph indentation. It also provides guidance on typing and maintaining format, and concludes with instructions on saving and submitting the document as a PDF to ensure formatting consistency.

What is a common issue when students share Google Docs with their instructors?

• Instructors cannot open the link.

• The document is automatically deleted.

• The document is not saved.

• The document is converted to a different format.

What is the first step in setting up an MLA style paper in Google Docs?

• Setting the font to Arial.

• Inserting a table of contents.

• Setting line spacing to double.

• Adding a title page.

Which font and size should be used for MLA formatting?

• Times New Roman, size 12

• Arial, size 11

• Verdana, size 10

• Calibri, size 12

How should the date be formatted in an MLA style paper?

• Month/Day/Year

• Day Month, Year

• Month Day, Year

• Day Month Year

What should be included in the header of an MLA style paper?

• The instructor's name

• The author's last name and page number

• The title of the paper

• The date of submission

How should the title of the paper be formatted in MLA style?

• All words capitalized

• Only the first word capitalized

• All uncommon words capitalized

• All words in lowercase

What is the correct way to indent paragraphs in an MLA style paper?

• Indent the last line of each paragraph.

• Indent every line of the paragraph.

• Indent the first line of each paragraph by half an inch.

• Do not indent any lines.

What happens to the page number when text is copied to a new page?

• It resets to page one.

• It remains the same.

• It disappears.

• It automatically updates to the next page number.

Why is it recommended to convert the document to PDF before submitting?

• PDFs allow for more colors.

• PDFs are smaller in size.

• PDFs are universally accepted and preserve formatting.

• PDFs are easier to edit.