MLA General Formatting Quiz

How do you indent the first line of each paragraph?

Indents should be one half-inch from the left margin. MLA recommends that you use the "Tab" key set to 0.5".

After punctuation marks how many spaces?

Leave only one space after periods or other punctuation marks (unless otherwise prompted by your instructor).

What kind of spacing do you use?

Double-space the text of your paper

Does MLA ask for a title page?

Do not make a title page for your paper unless specifically requested.

How do you write the title?

Double space after the date and center the title. Write the title in Title Case (standard capitalization).

Where do the page numbers go?

In a header that numbers all pages consecutively in the upper right-hand corner, one-half inch from the top and flush with the right margin.

How do you identify yourself and your class?

In the upper left-hand corner of the first page, list your name, your instructor's name, the course, and the date. Again, be sure to use double-spaced text.

What if you have endnotes?

Include endnotes on a separate page before your Works Cited page. Entitle the section Notes (centered, unformatted).

What is the size of all margins?

Set the margins of your document to 1 inch on all sides.

What size font?

The font size should be 12 pt.

What are italics used for?

Use italics throughout your essay to indicate the titles of longer works and, only when absolutely necessary, provide emphasis.

What do I put in my header?

Your header includes your last name and the page number in the upper right-hand corner. Number all pages consecutively using Arabic numerals, one-half inch from the top and flush with the right margin. (Your instructor may ask that you omit the last name, or both last name and page number header from your 1st page.)