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MLA Research Paper Writing Quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What are the proper steps students use to write MLA research papers?

4 lines
2.

What is the correct way to use parenthetical citations in MLA format?

a)

Author's last name and page number

b)

Title of the work and page number

c)

Author's first name and page number

d)

Only the page number

3.

What are the editing procedures required for MLA research papers?

4 lines
4.

How should students turn in edited material with original edits and rubrics attached?

4 lines
5.

How can students avoid plagiarism in their research papers?

a)

Cite all sources properly

b)

Use synonyms for copied text

c)

Copy and paste from multiple sources

d)

Do not use any sources

6.

What is the correct way to do academic sourcing for a works cited page?

4 lines
7.

What are the proper mechanics of formal essay writing?

4 lines
8.

What voice should be used in formal essay writing?

a)

First person

b)

Second person

c)

Third person

d)

Passive voice

9.

Why should cliche terms be avoided in formal essay writing?

a)

They make the writing less original

b)

They enhance the writing style

c)

They are required in MLA format

d)

They simplify complex ideas

10.

What does MLA stand for?

a)

Modern Land Association

b)

Modern Language Association

c)

Modern Listening Association

d)

Modern Lies Association