MLA FORMAT
This is the standard font style and size recommended for MLA papers.
What is Times New Roman, 12 point?
This term defines the act of copying someone else’s words or ideas without giving proper credit.
What is plagiarism?
Lending a hand to someone else in need.
What is helping others?
This first sentence of an introduction is designed to grab the reader's attention.
What is a hook?
The introductory section of an essay is the first paragraph. What is the name of this paragraph?
What is the introduction?
The amount of spacing required between all lines of an MLA paper, including the Works Cited page.
What is double spacing?
The name of the in-text citation that contains the author's last name and the year of publication.
What is APA format?
The act of appreciating what you have rather than wanting more.
What is gratitude?
A hook that asks a question you don't actually expect the reader to answer.
What is a rhetorical question?
The final sentence of your introduction paragraph must present your main argument. What is this called?
What is a thesis statement?
The top, bottom, and side margins required for an MLA formatted document.
What is one inch (1")?
To refer to a source by putting the original text into your own words without losing its meaning.
What is paraphrasing?
Taking care of these bonds with family and friends gives life its deepest significance.
What are relationships?
Using a surprising fact, number, or percentage is this type of hook.
What is a statistic?
This paragraph begins with a topic sentence, contains specific evidence, and explains how that evidence proves your point. What is this called?
What is a body paragraph?
The four pieces of information included in the header on the first page of an essay, in order.
What are your name, your instructor's name, the course name, and the date?
The name of the final page in an MLA-style paper that lists all the sources used.
What is Works Cited?
Setting these specific targets—whether they are big dreams or small habits—gives your daily routine purpose.
What are goals?
Telling a short, personal, or interesting story at the beginning of an essay is called this.
What is an anecdote?
The third part of an essay reviews the thesis statement, summarizes the main points, and provides a final closing thought. What is this called?
What is the conclusion?
The two pieces of information that go in the running header at the top right of every page.
What are your last name and the page number?
When directly quoting words from an author, in addition to the author's name, you must also provide this specific information (if available).
What is the page number?
Meaningful lives require more than this positive emotion; they require engagement and purpose.
What is happiness?
The four main types of hooks are statistics, rhetorical questions, imagery, and this.
What is a quotation?
When you read through your first draft and make major changes to your organization, evidence, and flow, you are doing this step. What is this called?
What is revising?