Paper Formatting basics
What font do you need to use for MLA format?
Times New Roman (Unless the instructor says otherwise)
When numbering your pages of a paper, what is needed for MLA format?
last name and page number
What is still in play on your works cited page?
Double spacing
Do you title your works cited page? if so, what do you title it?
Yes, you title it Work Cited.
What spacing is needed for MLA format?
Double spacing
where and how far from the top margin should your page numbers be?
the right side of the page at 1/2 and one inch from top margin
What must be capitalized, but also, what must not be capitalized?
Titles must be Capitalized, but articles (The, a, an) must not.
Can you skip spaces between citations?
NO! only double space.
What margins are needed for the top, bottom, and sides of the page?
One inch margins
The Modern Language Association style.
What font do you use in a work cited page?
Times New Roman
What's another word for an in-text citation?
Parenthetical Citation
When indenting a paragraph, what is mandatory for MLA format?
1/2 an inch
What is a Parenthetical citation and give an example?
consist of the author's name and a page number
Example: (Gaucin 9)
Why do you need a Works Cited Page (2 specific reasons)
if you don't have a work cited page it is considered plagiarism, and it is also to list out your resources.
When do you use in-text citations
In-text citations are when you paraphrase, quote, or when summarizing.
What information do you need to put before you put the title to your paper?
Name, teacher's name, course name, and due date (number first and month second)
What type of spacing is used on all pages in MLA format?
Double Spacing
Can you cite a source with more than one author?
YES!
When you use in-text citations do you still have to have a works cited page?
Yes! Always site your sources!