MLA Basics
What font and size is required in MLA format?
Times New Roman, 12 size
What are the three main parts of an essay?
Introduction, Body, Conclusion
A thesis should be clear and what?
Specific
What does paraphrasing mean?
Restating in your own words
Should you repeat the same sentence to make an essay longer?
Nope
How should spacing be formatted in MLA essays?
Double-spaced
What is the first sentence of an essay meant to do?
Grab the attention of the reader
True or False: A thesis is just a fact
False
Do you still need to cite paraphrased ideas?
Yes
What is one good way to expand an essay?
Add explanations
Where does the page number go in MLA format?
Top right corner
What is the main idea of the essay called?
Thesis statement
What should you always do after using a quote?
Explain it
What is the first step in paraphrasing?
Understand the text
What question helps expand ideas?
Why does this matter?
What is the title of the page listing all sources?
Works Cited Page
What is the first sentence of a body paragraph called?
Topic sentence
What is it called when you add quotes without explanation?
Quote dumping
What is a common paraphrasing mistake?
Copying too closely
Name one thing you can add to lengthen an essay properly.
Examples / analysis / evidence
How are sources ordered on the Works Cited page?
Alphabetically
What should every body paragraph include after evidence?
Explanation/analysis
What is the correct MLA citation format?
Author Page
What should you do after rewriting a paraphrase?
Compare it to the original
What should you avoid when trying to make your essay longer?
Fluff or repetition