MLA Formatting Guidelines

Mrs. Micawber provides a detailed tutorial on setting up a document in MLA format using Google Docs. The video covers setting the correct font, margins, and double spacing, creating an MLA heading, centering the title, and adding page numbers. Additionally, it highlights the Purdue OWL as a valuable resource for further guidance on MLA formatting and other writing-related queries.

What is the first step before starting to type a paper in MLA format?

• Add page numbers

• Type the introduction

• Set up the document

• Write the title

Which font and size are required for MLA format?

• Helvetica, 11

• Calibri, 12

• Times New Roman, 12

• Arial, 11

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

• 0.5 inches on the right

• 2 inches on the top

• 1.5 inches on the left

• 1 inch on all sides

How should line spacing be set in an MLA formatted document?

• Single spacing

• 1.5 spacing

• Double spacing

• Triple spacing

What is the correct order for the MLA heading?

• Name, Teacher, Course, Date

• Course, Name, Teacher, Date

• Teacher, Name, Course, Date

• Name, Date, Course, Teacher

How should the date be formatted in an MLA heading?

• Month/Day/Year

• Year Month Day

• Day Month Year

• Month Day, Year

What is the correct way to format the title in an MLA document?

• In quotes

• Centered and plain

• Italicized

• Bold and underlined

What should you use to indent the first line of a paragraph in MLA format?

• Shift key

• Enter key

• Tab key

• Spacebar

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

• Top left corner

• Bottom right corner

• Top right corner

• Bottom left corner

What should you type before the page number in the header?

• Your first name

• Your last name

• The title of the paper

• The date