Basics
How are entries arranged on the Works Cited page?
Alphabetically by the author’s last name
Where do in-text citations appear in an essay using MLA format?
At the end of a sentence, inside parentheses.
What is the required spacing used throughout an MLA-formatted paper, including the Works Cited page and What is the standard font and size required for MLA papers?
The answer is double spacing and 12-point Times New Roman.
If a source has three or more authors, what abbreviation do you use in the parenthetical citation after the first author’s name?
“et al.”
What is included in the heading of an MLA paper?
Student’s name
Instructor’s name
Course name
Date
How do you cite a source with no page numbers (e.g., a website).
By using the author’s name only, or a shortened title if no author
What must you document in Modern Language association?
All ideas opinions, judgments, and insights thhat are not your own
Eg : All tables, graphs, charts, statistics, and images you get from a source
In MLA format, how do you cite a source with two authors in-text?
Answer: Include both authors’ last names (e.g., Smith and Jones 45)
A student formats their MLA paper using 1-inch margins, double spacing, and a proper heading, places the page number in the bottom right corner, and only includes the running header with their last name on the first page.
What two MLA formatting errors did the student make?
A student includes this in-text citation: (Smith, 2020, p. 45).
Explain why this citation is incorrect in MLA format and provide the correct version.