MLA Format
What does MLA stand for?
Modern Language Association
Where should your thesis statement be located in your paper?
At the end of the introduction
What is the purpose of a hook in an essay?
To grab the reader’s attention
What is a fragment?
An incomplete sentence missing a subject or verb
What is a free write
Opportunity to write thoughts without deep concern about structure and grammar
In MLA, what information goes in the top-left corner of the first page?
Student’s name, instructor’s name, course name, and date
What does a good thesis include?
A clear claim, topic, and be arguable
Give an example of a transition word.
However, furthermore, therefore, in addition
What is a run-on sentence?
Two or more independent clauses joined without proper punctuation or conjunctions.
What should not be included in a conclusion?
New evidence, new arguments, or unrelated information.
How do you correctly format an in-text citation for a book by John Smith on page 45?
(Smith 45)
What’s is quoting?
Quoting = using the author’s exact words with quotation marks.
What is the difference between revising and editing?
Revising = improving ideas/organization; Editing = fixing grammar/spelling
What punctuation marks can fix a run-on sentence?
A period, semicolon, or comma with a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS).
What is the difference between there, their, and they’re?
There = location; Their = possession; They’re = “they are.”
What do you call the citation page, and how should it be aligned?
Works Cited, centered
Explain what plagiarism is and how to avoid it.
Using someone else’s words or ideas without credit; avoid it by citing sources properly and paraphrasing
What is the purpose of a conclusion paragraph?
To restate the thesis and summarize the main points of the essay.
What makes a complete sentence?
complete sentence = Subject + Verb + Complete Thought.
What do the letters in FANBOYS stand for?
For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So
Name three formatting rules that make a paper MLA-compliant.
Double-spacing, 12-pt Times New Roman font, 1-inch margins, page number with last name in header
Identify what’s wrong with this thesis: “Social media is bad.”
It’s too vague; needs specific reasoning or focus
What is paraphrasing?
Paraphrasing = putting ideas in your own words
Fix this sentence: “My favorite colors are blue, green and I also like purple.” (Tell me where commas should go and shouldn't go)
“My favorite colors are blue, green, and purple.” or separate into two sentences if needed.
What does APA stand for?
American Psychological Association