MLA Formatting Techniques and Guidelines

This video tutorial guides viewers through setting up an MLA format paper using Google Drive. It covers setting one-inch margins, double spacing, changing the font to Times New Roman 12 point, and adding headers with page numbers. The tutorial also explains how to format the document with the student's name, teacher's name, class, due date, and title. Additionally, it demonstrates creating a works cited page with a page break and hanging indent. The video does not cover citations but focuses on the basic setup of an MLA paper.

What is the main focus of the video tutorial?

• Setting up an MLA format paper using Google Drive

• Setting up citations in MLA format

• Creating a bibliography in MLA format

• Using Microsoft Word for MLA format

What is the default margin size in Google Drive for MLA format?

• 0.5 inch

• 1 inch

• 2 inches

• 1.5 inches

Which keyboard command is used to highlight all text for double spacing?

• Ctrl+S

• Ctrl+A

• Ctrl+V

• Ctrl+C

What font and size should be used according to the instructor's preference?

• Arial, 11 point

• Times New Roman, 12 point

• Verdana, 14 point

• Calibri, 10 point

How do you insert a page number in the header?

• Use Tools>Page number option

• Type the number manually

• Use Format>Page number option

• Use Insert>Page number option

What should you do if the header font reverts to Arial 11 point?

• Change it to Calibri 11 point

• Change it back to Times New Roman 12 point

• Change it to Arial 12 point

• Leave it as it is

What information should be included at the top of the document?

• Student's name, class, due date, page number

• Student's name, teacher's name, class, due date

• Student's name, teacher's name, title, page number

• Teacher's name, class, due date, title

How should the title of the paper be formatted?

• Left-aligned with all words capitalized

• Right-aligned with no words capitalized

• Centered with important words capitalized

• Justified with the first word capitalized

What is the keyboard shortcut for indenting a paragraph?

• Ctrl

• Shift

• Tab

• Enter

What is the alternative method for indenting paragraphs if not using the Tab key?

• Format>Style>Indentation options>Special>First line>0.5 inches

• Format>Paragraph>Indentation options>Special>First line>0.5 inches

• Format>Align and indent>Indentation options>Special>First line>0.5 inches

• Format>Text>Indentation options>Special>First line>0.5 inches