Formatting in MLA Style
Learn about the key elements needed to format a document in MLA style, including headers, fonts, spacing, margins, and citations. Understand why MLA formatting is important and how to apply it in your own work. Get practical tips and examples for using MLA style in Google Docs.
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Johnson 1 Mary Johnson Ms. Reisdorf English 9B 1/23/15 MLA Formatting LT: I can name the elements needed to format a document in MLA and use these elements in my own documents.
When & Why do I need to use MLA When: Typically used in the liberal arts and humanities (English, Social Studies, etc.) Why: Having a common formatting system makes it easier for readers to read and navigate through your work.
MLA Checklist: (write this down) Header First and Last Name Teacher s Name Name of Class Date Page #s W/ Last Name Correct Font Size 12 Times New Roman/Arial Double Space & One Inch Margins Mary Johnson Ms. Reisdorf English 9B 1/23/15 Reisdorf 1
Example: How to format document in Google Docs
Parenthetical Citations When using textual evidence, you must cite it with an in- text parenthetical citation. Only 15% of teens are getting the required amount of sleep, which means majority of students would benefit from a later start time (National Sleep Foundation). Requirements: Author or Name of Organization Page # (if applicable) Parenthesis with period on outside
Reference Citations When using textual evidence, you can also cite with a reference to the source in the sentence. According to the National Sleep Foundation, a nonprofit committed to research, Only 15% of teens are getting the required amount of sleep, which means majority of students would benefit from a later start time. Requirements: According to , In a study , As stated by , Author says Qualifications help boost ethos!
Special Reminder: The text inside the parenthesis MUST correspond with the first word on the works cited page!! With Author: (Amis) Amis, Kingsley. Mimic and Moralist. Interviews with Britain s Angry Young Men. By Dale Salwak. San Bernardino: Borgo, 1984. Print. Without Author: (The Purdue OWL Family of Sites) The Purdue OWL Family of Sites. The Writing Lab and OWL at Purdue and Purdue U, 2008. Web. 23 Apr. 2008.
When in doubt Refer to... https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/
