Understanding MLA Formatting with Google Docs

What must be true for an item listed on the Works Cited page?

• It must be cited within the paper.

• It should only include online sources.

• It must be from a scholarly journal.

• It should be in alphabetical order by title.

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CCSS.L.9-10.3A

CCSS.W.9-10.8

How do you start the Works Cited page on its own page in Google Docs?

• By using the 'Enter' key until a new page starts.

• By changing the document layout.

• By inserting a page break.

• By starting a new document.

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CCSS.L.9-10.3A

CCSS.W.9-10.6

What is the correct way to format the title 'Works Cited'?

• Underlined and right-aligned

• Italicized and left-aligned

• Bold and centered

• Centered and not bolded

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CCSS.L.9-10.3A

What is the required font and size for MLA formatting?

• Arial, size 10

• Calibri, size 11

• Verdana, size 12

• Times New Roman, size 12

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CCSS.L.9-10.3A

How should sources be organized on the Works Cited page?

• In order of appearance in the paper

• By source type

• Alphabetically by author's last name

• By publication date

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CCSS.L.9-10.3A

CCSS.W.9-10.2

CCSS.W.9-10.2A

CCSS.W.9-10.8

What special indentation is applied to each citation on the Works Cited page?

• Hanging indent

• First line indent

• Block indent

• No indent

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CCSS.L.9-10.3A

What should you do if a source does not have an author?

• List it at the end of the Works Cited page

• Omit it from the Works Cited page

• List it by the title of the source

• Create a placeholder name

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CCSS.L.9-10.3A

CCSS.W.9-10.8

Why is a page break recommended over using the 'Enter' key to start a new page?

• It prevents text from moving when adding more content.

• It automatically updates page numbers.

• It creates a header for the new page.

• It is easier to undo.

Why is it important to save your document as a PDF before submitting?

• PDF files are easier to print.

• PDF format is universally accessible.

• PDF files are smaller in size.

• PDF files can't be edited.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.8

What should you ensure about the text color in your document?

• It matches the document background.

• It is visually appealing.

• It is consistent throughout the document.

• It highlights important sections.