Creating an MLA Works Cited Page in Google Docs

In this video tutorial, Lindsay demonstrates how to create MLA citations directly within a Google Doc. She guides viewers through selecting the citation style, adding sources, and verifying the information. The tutorial highlights the ease of using Google Docs' citation tool, including automatic alphabetization and formatting of the works cited page. Lindsay also addresses manual entry for missing details and emphasizes the importance of double-checking auto-filled information. The video concludes with a demonstration of the tool's ability to format the works cited page correctly, making it a valuable resource for students and teachers.

What is the first step to create MLA citations in a Google Doc?

• Go to Edit

• Go to View

• Go to File

• Go to Tools

Which citation style does Lindsay prefer to use?

• MLA

• Harvard

• Chicago

• APA

What type of source can you add using a URL?

• Website

• Journal

• Magazine

• Book

What should you do after pasting the URL to ensure the information is correct?

• Print it

• Delete it

• Ignore it

• Double check the information

What information is automatically filled in when adding a citation source?

• Author, Title, URL, Publication Date, Access Date

• Author, Title, URL, Publisher, ISBN

• Author, Title, URL, Page Number, DOI

• Author, Title, URL, Edition, Volume

What can you do if the automatically filled information is not accurate?

• Use a different tool

• Ignore the inaccuracies

• Delete the source

• Manually edit the information

What is one of the benefits of using the citation tool in Google Docs?

• It automatically alphabetizes sources

• It writes the entire paper for you

• It checks for plagiarism

• It formats the entire document

What should you do if a contributor is missing from the automatically filled information?

• Delete the source

• Use a different source

• Manually add the contributor

• Ignore it

What is the final step after adding all citation sources?

• Share the document

• Save the document

• Insert the works cited page

• Print the document

What does the tool automatically format in the works cited page?

• Indentation and spacing

• Page numbers

• Font size

• Margins