MLA Formatting Guidelines and Practices

This video tutorial guides viewers through setting up a paper in MLA format using Microsoft Word. It covers essential steps such as setting margins, choosing the correct font, applying double spacing, and configuring headers and page numbers. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of adhering to MLA guidelines and highlights common mistakes to avoid.

Why is it important to set up MLA formatting correctly?

• Because it is a requirement for all types of documents.

• Because it helps in writing faster.

• Because it ensures consistency and adherence to academic standards.

• Because it makes the paper look pretty.

What is the correct margin size for MLA formatting?

• 1.5 inches

• 2 inches

• 1 inch

• 0.5 inch

Which font and size should be used for MLA formatting?

• Verdana, size 14

• Calibri, size 11

• Times New Roman, size 12

• Arial, size 10

What should you do to ensure double spacing in MLA format?

• Use double spacing and check the box to not add space between paragraphs.

• Use single spacing and increase font size.

• Use single spacing and manually add spaces.

• Use triple spacing for better readability.

In MLA format, how should the date be written?

• Month Day, Year

• Month/Day/Year

• Day/Month/Year

• Year/Month/Day

Where should the page number be placed in an MLA formatted document?

• Bottom right corner

• Top left corner

• Bottom left corner

• Top right corner

How should the title of the paper be formatted in MLA style?

• Italicized

• Centered with no special formatting

• In quotation marks

• Bold and underlined

What is the correct way to start a new paragraph in MLA format?

• Indent the entire paragraph

• Center the first line of each paragraph

• Indent the first line of each paragraph

• Start at the left margin with no indentation

What happens if you don't check the box to avoid extra spaces between paragraphs?

• The document will be single spaced.

• The font size will change.

• Extra spaces will appear between paragraphs.

• The margins will be incorrect.