MLA Formatting and Quotation Rules

This video tutorial covers the essential aspects of formatting quotations in MLA style, focusing on common issues encountered with short and long quotations. It provides a quick review of short quotation formatting, emphasizing the placement of punctuation and parenthetical citations. The tutorial also explains the distinct formatting required for long quotations, including indentation and the removal of quotation marks, to prevent confusion with the writer's own words and avoid plagiarism. For more detailed guidance, viewers are directed to the Purdue Online Writing Lab.

What is one of the most common issues students face with MLA formatting?

• Formatting the title page

• Citing online sources

• Using the correct font size

• Formatting quotations

Where can students find more detailed information on MLA formatting?

• The APA Style Guide

• The Chicago Manual of Style

• The MLA Handbook

• The Purdue Online Writing Lab

What is the maximum number of lines a short quotation can have in MLA format?

• Two lines

• Three lines

• Five lines

• Four lines

What is the first step in formatting a short quotation?

• Add an introductory phrase

• Indent the text

• Use italics

• Underline the quote

What is the purpose of an introductory phrase in a quotation?

• To summarize the quote

• To provide context

• To replace the author's name

• To make the quote longer

In MLA format, where should the punctuation be placed in a short quotation?

• At the beginning of the quote

• Before the author's name

• Outside the parenthetical citation

• Inside the quotation marks

How should the author's last name be presented in a short quotation?

• In italics

• In parentheses

• Underlined

• In bold

What should you do if a short quotation spans three lines?

• Keep it as a short quotation

• Consider it a long quotation

• Remove some text to shorten it

• Add more text to make it longer

What distinguishes a long quotation from a short one in MLA format?

• It is paraphrased

• It is a direct quote

• It includes a citation

• It is more than four lines

How should a long quotation be formatted in MLA style?

• Underlined

• In italics

• Indented and without quotation marks

• With quotation marks