MLA Formatting
What should the spacing of your paper be?
Double spaced
What is the purpose of an in-text citation?
To give credit to your original source and leaving a breadcrumb that leads to your Works Cited page
What does MLA stand for?
Modern Language Association
What is a works cited page?
A place to give credit to your sources; provide more information about them
What font should your paper be in?
Times New Roman
What information typically goes in an in-text citation?
Author's last name
How long should our quotes be in this class?
1-2 sentences
What should the title look like on your works cited page?
Plain; 12 pt font; times new roman
Works Cited
What should the font size of your title be?
12 pt, just like the rest of your paper
If you cannot find an author's last name, what do you put in your in-text citation?
Article title - shortened if need be
Give a definition of paraphrasing
Putting another's ideas into your own words using your vocabulary (and giving credit)
What order do your entries go on a works cited page?
Alphabetical
Why do we have to format our papers in MLA style?
To keep an even playing field; focus on the content not the look of the page
Fix the following quote:
"Dogs are the best pets. (Smith)."
According to the article, "Dogs are the best pets" (Smith).
What are the 3 components of MLA Style?
Formatting, In-Text Citations, and Works Cited
How do you put a work in alphabetical order on your works cited page if there is no author?
By title
What should the header on your first page look like?
Student Name
Teacher Name
Class Name
Date
Fix the following quote:
In a recent article it was stated All dogs are great and none are bad" (Smith).
What must come before you insert a quote or a paraphrase into your paragraph?
An introduction
What does the 1:1 relationship mean between in-text citation and works cited entry?
Whatever is located inside your in-text citation should be the first word on the work cited entry