MLA Formatting / Style
MLA Citation Basics
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Should a MLA Style paper be single or double spaced?

Double spaced.

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What are some other writing styles similar to MLA?

APA Style, IEEE Style, AMA Style, APA Style...

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What is the recommended Indenting style in a MLA Style paper?

Pressing the tab key. (Instead of pressing space 5 times.)

200

True or false;

Can citations sometimes not be needed?

True

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When dividing a essay into sections, how should you number them?

with an Arabic number and a period followed by a space and the section name. 

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When quoting a book, where should the page number be located?

The page number(s) should always appear in the parentheses, not in the text of your sentence.

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In a MLA Style Paper, what should be the font size?

12 pt.

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True or False;

You can use Italics when quoting someone's work?

True

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What are the margins for a MLA Style paper?

1-inch on all sides

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What is the name of the symbol to quote?

(Like Comma, Period, etc.)

Parentheses, Quotation Marks.

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