MLA Basics
What should be included in your heading
Name, professor , class, and date
How big are the margins around the paper?
One inch
What type of citation does MLA use
Parenthetical
What page is the works cited page on?
The last page
What type of font?
12 point font, times new roman
How far should your indentation be?
5 space bars, or press tab
Where should you title be
At the center of your page, after the heading
How many spaces should you have?
Double space
What does MLA regulate?
Format, in text citations, and work cited
What is MLA used for?
Guidelines, paper formatting.
What do citations help us do?
Helps back up our information in our paper.
Where will you use MLA?
High school and in most collage classes
How are the sources listed
In alphabetical order by authors last name
What does MLA stand for?
Modern language association.
How many spaces do you use after a period?
One
Which line should be indented in your work cited page
Only the second line and and additional line
What is the difference between the header and the heading
The header is at the top of the page towards the right hand, the heading is towards the top at the left
What is the title of the work cited page
Work cited
What should be included in the header?
Your last name and page number
