MLA Format for Assignments
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- Q1According to MLA guidelines, where should students put their name and assignment information?In a four line heading on the top left side of the first page onlyIn a four line heading at the top of each pageOn a cover sheet preceding the assignmentIn a four line heading at the top right side of the first page only45s
- Q2What size margins should be used?1.25 inches on all sidesUse whatever the word processor default margin isOne inch on top, bottom, left, and rightOne inch on top and bottom but 1.25 inches on the sides30s
- Q3If you write an essay, how should the title be handled?Times New Roman 14 pt with quotation marksTimes New Roman 12 pt boldNo punctuation and a 12 pt font in Times New RomanTimes New Roman 14 pt font45s
- Q4According to MLA guidelines, where should page numbers be placed on your work?Centered at the bottom of the pageBottom right side of the pageTop right side of the pageTop left side of the page30s
- Q5According to MLA guidelines, what is the correct format for page numbers on your work?Your last name followed by a space and the page numberThe page number aloneYour first and last name followed by a space and the page numberThe title of your assignment followed by a space and the page number30s
- Q6Prof. George has asked students to slightly change the MLA guidelines for the four line heading. What does Prof. George require in the heading?Course information on the second line, and assignment name on the third lineAssignment name on the second line and course information on the third lineProf. George's name on the second line and course information on the third lineCourse information on the second line, and assignment title on the third line45s
- Q7Imagine this scenario. The assignment/link name is Illustration Essay, and the student has written an essay titled "Why People Lie." According to Prof. George's guidelines, what information belongs on the third line in the four line heading?Prof. GeorgeIllustration EssayWhy People Lie"Why People Lie"45s
- Q8According to MLA guidelines, what line spacing should be used for the four line heading?Triple spacingDouble spacingEither single or double spacingSingle spacing30s
- Q9According to MLA guidelines, what is the preferred way to write the date in the four line heading?January 1st, 2019Jan. 1, 20191 January 20191 Jan. 201930s
- Q10According to MLA guidelines, how should paragraphing be handled?Indented five spaces (use the Tab key)Either block style or indented, but consistent throughout the documentBlock style/ no indentationIndented ten spaces (Tab key twice)30s