MLA Format Guide for Google Docs

Introduction

• Overview of creating an MLA format paper in Google Docs.
• Mention of a free MLA format template available in the description.

Setting Up the Document

Font Selection

• Use Times New Roman, 12 pt font.

Header

• Include your last name and page number.
• Steps to create a header:
  1. Click on the top of the page to open the header.
  2. Set font to Times New Roman, 12 pt.
  3. Right-align the header.
  4. Type your last name.
  5. Go to Insert > Page numbers for page placement.

Margins

• Go to File > Page setup.
• Set margins to 1 inch (2.54 cm).
• Check that margins are set correctly (default is usually 1 inch).

Line Spacing

• Set the entire document to double spacing.
• Click the line spacing icon and select double.
• If "remove space after paragraph" appears, click on it.

MLA Heading

• Align text to the left.
• Include the following on separate lines:
  • Your name
  • Professor's name
  • Course name
  • Due date
• Press ENTER to start typing your title.
• Title formatting:
  • Keep it simple and classy.
  • No bold or underline.
  • Capitalize major words, except for small words (articles, conjunctions, prepositions).

Body Text Formatting

• Body text should be left-aligned.
• Indent the first sentence of each paragraph:
  • Adjust the ruler at the top of the document:
    • Drag the blue rectangle to 1 inch (or 1.27 cm).

Works Cited Page

• Start on a new page:
  • Click Insert > Break > Page break.
• Title "Works Cited" should be center-aligned.
• Sort citations alphabetically.
• Use a free MLA citation generator for formatting sources.
• For citations longer than one line, use hanging indents:
  • Pull the arrow on the ruler to 0.5 inch, move the rectangle back to 0.

Conclusion

• Recap of the formatting process.
• Encouragement to check out more citations resources.
• Invite viewers to like the video and comment on their experiences.