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    The title of a paper must be

    • Left justified
    • Right justified
    • Centered
    • In bold
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  • 2. 

    What is the spacing for the Works Cited page?

    • Single-spaced

    • Double-spaced

    • Doesn't matter

    Correct Answer
    A. Double-spaced
    Explanation
    The Works Cited page should be double-spaced. This is because double-spacing allows for easier readability and makes it easier for readers to locate and reference specific citations. Additionally, double-spacing helps to create a more organized and professional-looking document.

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  • 3. 

    The title of your paper should be underlined.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The given statement is False. The title of a paper is typically not underlined. Instead, it is usually written in title case and may be bolded or italicized, depending on the formatting style being used. Underlining titles is an outdated practice that is no longer commonly used in academic writing.

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  • 4. 

    Citations within a paper should contain

    • Author's first and last name.

    • Page number.

    • Title.

    • Author's last name and page number.

    Correct Answer
    A. Author's last name and page number.
    Explanation
    Citations within a paper should include the author's last name and page number. This is because including the author's last name allows readers to easily identify the source of the information, while the page number provides the specific location within the source where the information can be found. Including the title of the source is not necessary for in-text citations, as it is typically included in the reference list.

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  • 5. 

    Pagination should be in the

    • Lower right corner

    • Upper right corner

    • Lower left corner

    • Upper left corner

    Correct Answer
    A. Upper right corner
    Explanation
    Pagination is typically placed in the upper right corner of a document or webpage. This placement is commonly used because it allows for easy navigation and is easily visible to users. Placing pagination in the upper right corner ensures that it does not interfere with the content of the page and is consistently located for users to find and use.

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  • 6. 

    MLA margins should be set at

    • 1/2 inch

    • 3/4 inch

    • 1 inch

    • 1 1/2 inch

    Correct Answer
    A. 1 inch
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 1 inch. MLA (Modern Language Association) margins should be set at 1 inch. This is the standard margin size for MLA formatting, which is commonly used for academic papers and essays. Setting the margins at 1 inch ensures that there is enough white space around the text, making the document easier to read and visually appealing. It also allows for annotations and comments to be added in the margins if needed.

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  • 7. 

    Which of the following accurately reflects the information needed on page one, in order?

    • Student's name, date, instructor, class

    • Student's name, instructor, class, date

    • Student's name, class, instructor, date

    • Student's name, date, class, instructor

    Correct Answer
    A. Student's name, instructor, class, date
    Explanation
    The information needed on page one should be arranged in the following order: student's name, instructor, class, date. This is the most logical sequence as it starts with identifying the student, followed by the instructor's name, then the class, and finally the date.

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  • 8. 

    When citing a source in your paper, the ending punctuation is located

    • Before the parenthesis

    • In the parenthesis

    • After the parenthesis

    • Both A and C

    Correct Answer
    A. After the parenthesis
    Explanation
    When citing a source in a paper, the ending punctuation is located after the parenthesis. This is because the citation is considered part of the sentence and should not interrupt the flow of the sentence. Placing the ending punctuation after the parenthesis ensures that the citation is properly integrated into the sentence structure.

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  • 9. 

    Items on the Works Cited page should be

    • In alpha order according to the title of the source.

    • In order of appearance in paper.

    • Numbered.

    • Alpha order by author last name.

    Correct Answer
    A. Alpha order by author last name.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is alpha order by author last name. This is because the Works Cited page is a list of all the sources cited in a paper, and it is organized alphabetically by the last name of the author. This allows readers to easily locate the sources and find more information about them if needed.

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  • 10. 

    For a direct quote, when do you not use the author's name in the citation?

    • You must always place the author's name in the citation.

    • When you have stated the author's name in an introductory clause before the quote.

    • You never state the author's name with a direct quote.

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. When you have stated the author's name in an introductory clause before the quote.
    Explanation
    When you have stated the author's name in an introductory clause before the quote, you do not need to use the author's name in the citation. This is because the introductory clause already establishes the author's name as the source of the quote.

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  • 11. 

    Works cited page must be

    • Single spaced, alphabetical order by title, numbered

    • Double spaced, alphabetical order by author, numbered

    • Double spaced, alphabetical order by author, marked with bullets

    • Double spaced, alphabetical order by author

    Correct Answer
    A. Double spaced, alphabetical order by author
    Explanation
    The correct answer is double spaced, alphabetical order by author. This is the standard format for a works cited page in academic writing. Double spacing allows for easier readability and helps to separate each entry. Alphabetical order by author's last name ensures that the sources are organized and easy to locate.

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