MLA Formatting and Citation Practices

Amy provides a tutorial on formatting a works cited page in MLA 8th edition using Google Docs. She demonstrates how to access a sample paper from Purdue OWL, format text in Times New Roman, set up double spacing, and create a hanging indent. The video also covers proofreading tips and final adjustments to ensure the document meets MLA standards.

What is the primary focus of the video tutorial?

• Using Google Sheets for data analysis

• Formatting a works cited page in MLA eighth edition

• Creating a bibliography in APA format

• Writing a research paper

Which website is used to access a sample paper for MLA formatting?

• Purdue OWL

• Citation Machine

• MLA Handbook

• Google Scholar

What is the purpose of using Purdue OWL in the tutorial?

• To access a sample paper for formatting reference

• To find citation examples

• To download citation software

• To read MLA guidelines

What font and size are recommended for MLA works cited pages?

• Times New Roman, size 12

• Calibri, size 10

• Arial, size 11

• Verdana, size 14

Why is it important to list citations alphabetically?

• To match the sample paper

• To follow MLA guidelines

• To make it look neat

• To make it easier to read

What is a hanging indent?

• A way to underline text

• A method to highlight text

• An indentation where the first line is aligned left and subsequent lines are indented

• A type of font style

How do you change the font to Times New Roman in Google Docs?

• Select text, go to 'Format', then 'Font'

• Select text, click on the font dropdown, and choose Times New Roman

• Right-click text and select 'Change Font'

• Use the 'Font' button in the toolbar

What is the function of the 'double spacing' option in Google Docs?

• To increase font size

• To change text color

• To align text to the right

• To add space between lines

What is the recommended action if you find extra spaces between paragraphs?

• Change the font size

• Leave them as they are

• Add more spaces

• Manually remove them

What is the first step in setting up a hanging indent in Google Docs?

• Use the 'Tab' key

• Go to 'Format' and select 'Indentation Options'

• Highlight the text

• Right-click and select 'Indent'