MLA Formatting and Citation Guidelines

This video tutorial covers the basics of formatting a works cited page in MLA style. It explains which sources to include, how to format the page with one-inch margins and double spacing, and how to order references alphabetically. The tutorial also provides instructions for creating a hanging indent in Microsoft Word and offers additional resources for further assistance with MLA citations.

What is the main purpose of the works cited page in an MLA paper?

• To include the author's biography

• To provide a summary of the paper

• To list all sources read during research

• To list only the sources cited in the paper

What should you do if you read a source but do not cite it in your paper?

• List it under a separate section

• Exclude it from the works cited page

• Mention it in the introduction

• Include it on the works cited page

What are the margin requirements for the works cited page in an MLA paper?

• Two-inch margins on all sides

• One-inch margins on all sides

• One-inch margins on top and bottom only

• Two-inch margins on top and bottom only

How should the title 'Works Cited' be formatted on the page?

• Bold and underlined at the top of the page

• Left-aligned at the top of the page

• Right-aligned at the top of the page

• Centered at the top of the page

How should references be ordered on the works cited page?

• By the length of the source

• By the date of publication

• By the author's first name

• Alphabetically by the author's last name

What is a hanging indent?

• An indent where no lines are indented

• An indent where all lines are indented equally

• An indent where the second and subsequent lines are indented

• An indent where the first line is indented more than the rest

Which keys should you hold down to create a hanging indent in Microsoft Word?

• Shift and H

• Alt and T

• Control and T

• Control and H

Where can you find the option to create a hanging indent in the Microsoft Word ribbon?

• Under the 'Insert' tab

• Under the 'Home' tab

• Under the 'Layout' tab

• Under the 'Review' tab

What should you select from the special drop-down menu to create a hanging indent?

• Hanging

• Double

• None

• First Line

What is the line spacing requirement for the works cited page?

• Single spaced

• 1.5 spaced

• Double spaced

• Triple spaced