Creating a Research Paper IBA 1

A document you can use to communicate the results of research findings.

• research paper

• documentary

• quiz

• pamphlet

Types of documentation styles:

• bibliography

• references

• works cited

• sources

Two popular documentation styles for research papers are Modern Language Association of America (MLA) and:

• Modern Language Movement

• Modern Association of America

• American Psychologicial Association

• American Board of Educators

MLA

• Modern Language Association of America

• Motor League of America

• Major League of America

• Minor League of America

MLA documentation style uses a _____ point Times New Roman or similar font.

• 10

• 14

• 12

• 16

MLA style paper has a ___________ text on all pages of the paper.

• 1 space (single)

• 1.5

• 2.5

• 2 spaces (double)

MLA documentation style does not require a title page, instead place your name and course information formatted at the left margin.

• True

• False

Parenthetical References are:

• references at the end of each paragraph

• references listed at the bottom of the paper

• references that are indented at the beginning of the next paragraph

• brief references enclosed by parentheses, within the text of your paper.

The works cited page alphabetically lists sources that are referenced directly in the paper.

• True

• False

What is style?

• What's popular

• How I like to dress.

• A named group of formatting characteristics, including font and font size.

• Provides consistency in design or color