MLA Formatting and Google Docs Essentials

MLA Formatting and Google Docs Essentials

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

9th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

FREE Resource

This video tutorial from Melby Academy guides viewers on how to format an MLA style essay using Google Docs. The instructor, Mel, a certified college writing tutor, explains the process step-by-step, covering font and size settings, margins, page numbers, and body text formatting. The video also provides tips on professional presentation, such as using the correct course ID and date format. Viewers are encouraged to stay until the end to access a free MLA sample essay. The tutorial is designed for those who may not have access to Microsoft Word, offering a free alternative through Google Docs.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main topic discussed in the video?

How to use Microsoft Word for essays

How to write a creative story

How to format an MLA style essay using Google Docs

How to create a YouTube channel

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the profession of the instructor?

Certified college writing tutor

Software developer

High school teacher

Professional editor

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What do you need to access Google Docs?

An Apple ID

A Gmail account

A Yahoo email

A Microsoft account

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in starting a new document in Google Docs?

Download Google Docs

Select a blank document

Open a previous document

Select a template

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What font and size should be used for an MLA essay?

Verdana, size 14

Calibri, size 10

Times New Roman, size 12

Arial, size 11

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should the margin size be for an MLA formatted document?

0.5 inch

1 inch

1.5 inches

2 inches

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where should the page numbers be placed in an MLA document?

Top left corner

Bottom left corner

Top right corner

Bottom right corner

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