MLA Format
MLA formatting requires what size margins?
1 inch
Replace the verb -to be in this sentence with a precise action verb. That food was good.
Answers will vary:
That food tastes good.
What kinds of words can a writer use to help organize the information for his/her reader? Words like: first, in addition, furthermore.
Transition
What is a dropped quote?
A quote from another source that is inserted into your writing without any introduction or context to indicate who said it
The font should be 12 pt. and the spacing should be..
Double
Replace the -to be verb with a precise verb. The theme park was fun.
The amusement park entertained me.
What is the difference in a primary source vs a secondary source?
A primary source is an original piece of information created at the time of an event by someone directly involved, while a secondary source interprets or analyzes information from primary sources. Primary sources are firsthand accounts, whereas secondary sources are interpretations of those accounts.
Why are dropped quotes considered a problem in writing?
Because they can confuse the reader about where the quote originates and can appear as if the writer is trying to pass off someone else's words as their own.
The heading includes what four items?
Author's name, Teacher's name, Course name, Date submitted
Replace the -to be verb with a more precise action verb. The monster was in the dark tunnel creeping.
The monster crept through the dark tunnel.
If at all possible you should avoid using the verb -to be. What 8 words are part of the verb -to be?
am, is, are, was, were, be, being, been
How can you correct a dropped quote?
To integrate a quote that is three lines long, what should the spacing be?
Since it is less than four lines long, it should be double spaced like the rest of the paper.
Replace the verb -to be with a more precise action verb. The boy was sad because his mother left.
The absence of his mother saddened the boy.
Name three parts of the writing process.
drafting, revising, publishing
In academic writing, what is the most important aspect of avoiding dropped quotes?
Ensuring that the reader knows who said the quote and where it came from through proper citation
MLA's version of a bibliography is called?
Work Cited
Substitue the verb -to be for a more precise action word. She was by the corner.
She lingered by the corner.
If you use other people's words or ideas without citing them as sources, you're committing_____________?
Plagiarism
Is the following quote correct for academic writing?
"The impact of social media on mental health is significant." [citation]
No, This quote is dropped because it is simply inserted without any introduction explaining who said it or how it relates to the surrounding text). The correct way would be "According to a recent study by Dr. Jones, 'the impact of social media on mental health is significant,' highlighting the need for further research on this topic."