homework

1, what's going on the first page?
-----

Double-space everything. The easiest way to handle this is to simply set the format for double-spacing before you type anything.
2

Begin page numbering on the first page. The page numbers should be located in the upper right-hand corner. Your instructor may ask you to leave the number off the first page, but unless you are specifically instructed to do this, then begin numbering on the first page to adhere to standard MLA style rules. If you wish, you can list your last name immediately before the number. For example, if your name is Jane Lithing, then your first page number would appear "Lithing 1".


3
Place your name on the first line. It should be aligned with the left side of the page. Use your first and last name as you are registered in the class. For example, if your name is Annabelle Whitley but everyone calls you Annie, then your name on the paper should read "Annabelle Whitley" since that is how you appear on the class roster.
4
Follow with the name and title of your professor on the next line down. If your professor's name and title are Dr. Kingsley Charter, then your page will now look like this:Annabelle WhitleyDr. Kingsley CharterIf your instructor does not have a doctorate, then their title may be Professor, Ms. or Mr.


5
Add the name and number of the class. Generally, this will be a one or two word title and a four-digit number. For example, English 1212 or Multicultural Studies 1109. If your class is English 1212, then your page should now contain this information:Annabelle WhitleyDr. Kingsley CharterEnglish 1212


6
List the due date of the paper. The date should be listed in the order "day month year," and should not include abbreviations. For example, if your paper is due on December 8, 2008, then your page should now look like this:Annabelle WhitleyDr. Kingsley CharterEnglish 12128 December 2008
7
Center your title if you are required to have one. MLA style does not mandate that your paper have a title but most instructors do. Your title should be centered in the middle of the page. Do not add any extra spaces in between the information in the left-hand corner, the title and the beginning of the body of the paper.



2, what is an intext citation?
-----
when you provide information about the source in the text of their paper. Often, in-text citations include a signal phrase which gives the author's name and a parenthetical reference, which can include the author's name and the page number.

3, how do you format a long quote?
-----
 If the quote is more than one sentence, or more than three text lines, go to long quote format which is indented ½" from left and right margins and is single spaced.  No quotation marks are required, although the citation must go at the end of the last line.  To indent both margins in Word, use the Format, Paragraph menu commands and in the dialog box, under Indentation set both left and right at 0.5".  You can also set the line spacing to single in this dialog box.

4, what is a works site page?
-----
Articles from journals
from a printed journal
articles with multiple authors
from an online journal
full-text article from a database
Articles from magazines
from a printed magazine
from an online magazine
full-text article from a database
Newspaper articles
from a printed newspaper
from an online newspaper
full-text articles from a database
Primary sources
letter
interview
motion picture
online (digitized) collection
Other materials
web page
online posting
email message
book review
government document

5, how do you list a book on the works site of page?
-----
Books
book with a single author
book with two authors
book with three or more authors
electronic book
article within a book
encyclopedias and other multi-volume works