MLA Formatting and Document Setup

This video tutorial from the University of Maryland Global Campus Library guides viewers through setting up a Microsoft Word document using MLA 9th Edition Style. It covers document setup, font and margin settings, line spacing, running head creation, heading and title page setup, and the Works Cited section. The tutorial also provides resources for further assistance with MLA formatting.

What is the primary focus of the video tutorial?

• Setting up a Microsoft Word document using MLA 9th Edition Style

• Setting up a Microsoft Word document using APA Style

• Using Excel for data analysis

• Creating a PowerPoint presentation

Which version of Microsoft Word is used in the tutorial?

• Microsoft Word 2010

• Microsoft Word 2013

• Microsoft Word in Office 365

• Microsoft Word 2016

What is the first step after opening a new document in Word?

• Change the font size

• Set the margins

• Save the document

• Insert a page number

Which font and size are recommended for MLA formatting?

• Times New Roman, 12 points

• Verdana, 10 points

• Calibri, 12 points

• Arial, 11 points

What should the line spacing be set to for MLA format?

• Single

• 1.5 lines

• Double

• Triple

How do you create a running head in Word?

• Insert a footer

• Use the References tab

• Use the Page Layout tab

• Double-click at the top of the page and add a page number

What information is included in the heading of an MLA document?

• Title of the paper and page number

• Your name, instructor's name, course number, and date

• Your name and the title of the paper

• Instructor's name and course number

How should the title of your paper be formatted?

• In bold and underlined

• In italics

• In title case with major words capitalized

• In all caps

What is the correct order for the heading information in MLA format?

• Your name, instructor's name, course number, date

• Your name, course number, instructor's name, date

• Instructor's name, your name, course number, date

• Course number, your name, instructor's name, date

What is the indentation requirement for paragraphs in MLA format?

• Quarter of an inch

• One inch

• No indentation

• Half an inch