MLA Tutorial #1: Basic Paper Formatting

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  • čas přidán 5. 09. 2024
  • This MLA tutorial explains how to compose the final draft of a research paper, including spacing, titling, and margins.

Komentáře • 86

  • @EmmalynnCynefin
    @EmmalynnCynefin Před 5 lety +31

    I picked up most of this from my english classes throughout the years, but I was homeschooled 4th and 5th grade, and they never really reviewed it from then on. This video really helped me learn everything clearly. Thank you!

    • @EmmalynnCynefin
      @EmmalynnCynefin Před 2 lety

      @@phjsher Honestly, it was really good. We covered everything that public schools required and delved deep into many subjects, even deeper into subjects of interest. It was always a lot of fun to learn :) I just didn't have a ton of experience with MLA and my middle school classes didn't cover it much.

    • @EmmalynnCynefin
      @EmmalynnCynefin Před 2 lety

      @@phjsher Oh It was actually really good! My Mom went in depth in some really interesting subjects and we covered a lot more than what my friends tell me they did. Overall it was a really enriching experience :)

  • @Caillou17blox
    @Caillou17blox Před 9 lety +24

    really helped with this long essay i have to turn in, in the morning...thanks

  • @MzNewBooty2006
    @MzNewBooty2006 Před 11 lety +122

    So how were papers written before computers? This is just so extra to me lol I kind of wish they taught this in a lower grade to better prepare college students

    • @Hawkeyes319
      @Hawkeyes319 Před 4 lety +1

      @Malcolm Hardiman how do they make money from mla format?

    • @edithmichelleclark5916
      @edithmichelleclark5916 Před 3 lety +4

      APA is used in college, MLA is used in high school. I agree it should be taught in middle school.

    • @Buforde101
      @Buforde101 Před 3 lety +1

      yo im from the future

    • @robloxcodes3672
      @robloxcodes3672 Před 3 lety +2

      I am learning this in 9th grade.

    • @thiccynicky6827
      @thiccynicky6827 Před 2 lety +9

      @@edithmichelleclark5916 Both are used in college. It just depends on the professor and what type of class you have. MLA is mainly used in English, APA is mainly used in Psychology and other social sciences, Chicago is mainly used in History, and CSE is mainly used in physical and biological sciences and mathematics.

  • @SgtJTX105
    @SgtJTX105 Před 11 lety +3

    Simple yet straight forward. Thanks this really helped.

  • @yestoES355
    @yestoES355 Před 4 lety +2

    Thank you! So many professors flip flopping from MLA to APA.

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      @georgeclinton9731 Před 4 lety

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  • @bilaiscooll
    @bilaiscooll Před 10 lety +5

    Teacher linked me to this for my assignment. Great tutorial! :)

  • @HorrorCrisisTime
    @HorrorCrisisTime Před 10 lety +2

    wonderful tutorial. great voice work and clear and precise instructions.

  • @_Jay-11
    @_Jay-11 Před 4 lety +2

    Thank you for the help!!!

  • @brienYT
    @brienYT Před 3 lety +3

    My middle school never taught me how to write a paper let alone mla format, now im in 9th grade with a paper due. I have to use 3 sources

    • @ianmcx719
      @ianmcx719 Před 3 lety +1

      Real shit yo I’m literally in grade 11 and like 3 days ago was the first time I’ve heard of this

  • @suzannemcbride-kotoch457

    Very helpful at least I know where to go to look for help.

  • @SVClarkson
    @SVClarkson  Před 11 lety +2

    The header. In MLA, that means last name and page number.

  • @charliebucket53
    @charliebucket53 Před 10 lety +1

    excellent video, it helped me out a lot thank you!

  • @bluerose9028
    @bluerose9028 Před 3 lety

    The explanation is so simple

  • @Akathebodymechanic
    @Akathebodymechanic Před 7 lety +1

    GREAT TUTORIAL, THANK YOU

  • @hopscotch-
    @hopscotch- Před 3 lety +3

    Ok wait does indentation spacing matter? Should I use .25 or .5?

  • @joshd426
    @joshd426 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Why is my teacher having me watch a video for a 17 year old piece of software?

  • @syedsakibrayhan7171
    @syedsakibrayhan7171 Před 7 lety +1

    Brilliant explanation

    • @georgeclinton9731
      @georgeclinton9731 Před 4 lety

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  • @elisai9131
    @elisai9131 Před 3 lety

    😭 bro Thanks 🙏 this rlly helped me

  • @SVClarkson
    @SVClarkson  Před 11 lety +1

    I use a Smartboard, and the software, Smart Notebook, comes with a screen capture utility.

  • @bunnykhazaeli119
    @bunnykhazaeli119 Před 8 lety +11

    What if I'm using Google Docs?

    • @SVClarkson
      @SVClarkson  Před 8 lety +2

      The only trick with Google Docs is the lack of a hanging indentation command. Check out my tutorial on that subject. The margins commands can be found in Page Setup, under the File menu.

  • @elihueliot
    @elihueliot Před 9 lety +4

    Great video! but Who is MLA? Why is MLA? I mean its great that we have a format but is it really that necessary?

    • @SuperLiammail
      @SuperLiammail Před 8 lety +6

      +Elihu Eliot MLA, which stands for Modern Language Association, is defined as a style of writing used for college-level writing.

  • @wafaalsaleh5013
    @wafaalsaleh5013 Před 9 lety

    thank you so much it helped me a lot

  • @gurshaansingh7637
    @gurshaansingh7637 Před 6 lety

    great video it helps

    • @georgeclinton9731
      @georgeclinton9731 Před 4 lety

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  • @SVClarkson
    @SVClarkson  Před 11 lety +1

    Yes, it is correct. I would italicize "research," though.
    "Word." Name of Dictionary [italicized]. Publisher. Date of Update. Web. Date of Access.

  • @Edisito
    @Edisito Před 11 lety

    this was great help thanks you

  • @noedig101
    @noedig101 Před 9 měsíci

    when your teacher won't let you use wikipedia but redirects you to a twelve year old video

  • @jackobrien8047
    @jackobrien8047 Před 4 lety

    Thank you so much

  • @sgzayne298
    @sgzayne298 Před 8 lety +3

    What do you put in the heading if there is two authors

  • @jeremiahluke3628
    @jeremiahluke3628 Před 11 lety +1

    he is my teacher!

  • @dustpan458
    @dustpan458 Před rokem

    Great video! You sound like Patrick Bateman lmao

  • @123anonmous
    @123anonmous Před 11 lety

    Cambridge Dictionaries Online defines research as “a detailed study of a subject, especially in order to discover (new) information or reach a (new) understanding.”
    is this a correct way to do in -text citation. how would i put it in work cited page thanks

  • @chakiirshagar8017
    @chakiirshagar8017 Před 3 lety

    yes that is I need thanks

  • @OpenCarryAlabama
    @OpenCarryAlabama Před 11 lety

    What type of program are you using for screen shots, recording, etc? This would be helpful in my classes. Thank you!

  • @alenreese6588
    @alenreese6588 Před 9 lety

    Thanks man!!!

  • @AsmaSouma
    @AsmaSouma Před 11 lety

    What about if there are more then one auther how we can put the names in the header !!!!!

  • @saiyyanchowdhury733
    @saiyyanchowdhury733 Před 2 lety

    Wht do u use for recording?

  • @Dbeeler13
    @Dbeeler13 Před 11 lety

    What goes in the top right corner?

  • @stacytoro5759
    @stacytoro5759 Před 4 lety

    Do you happen to have a printable mla format example of some sort?

  • @GloonAge
    @GloonAge Před 2 lety

    Savanna cuevas ,a friend of mine, did it wrong because she didn't watch this professional video by you Alexander Clarkson.

  • @OpenCarryAlabama
    @OpenCarryAlabama Před 11 lety

    Oh. I guess I can't get it then. :( Oh well. Thank you for responding.

  • @sleeplsss6817
    @sleeplsss6817 Před 8 lety +3

    thanks school needs me to right a 3 page one of a light novel

  • @KaptainKommissar
    @KaptainKommissar Před rokem

    Homeschooled my entire life
    First week at community college
    Doing POL 120
    Night before my first paper due
    "tf is a MLA"

  • @samthesnowman666
    @samthesnowman666 Před 5 lety

    yay

  • @miranmusa
    @miranmusa Před rokem

    Hello from 2023

  • @alexkaplan6581
    @alexkaplan6581 Před 10 lety

    good job!!

  • @abdelwahedothman8290
    @abdelwahedothman8290 Před rokem

    Domo Arigato

  • @josueloo2404
    @josueloo2404 Před 11 lety

    Very good explanation, Tomorrow i will win a 5.0 for you ;)

  • @zenlaura377
    @zenlaura377 Před rokem

    3:10

  • @pjbolt1030
    @pjbolt1030 Před 5 lety

    am i the only one who hears the demon in the backround?

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      @georgeclinton9731 Před 4 lety

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  • @THE_Number_ONE_1_HATER

    0:09 I didn’t make things simpler. It made shit more annoying

  • @FeliciaLoprete
    @FeliciaLoprete Před 10 lety

    Ugh! First he says @ 0:32 to double space everything in the paper, then he proceeds to say at 2:05 to not add extra spaces between the heading and title! I'm confused. Which one is it?

    • @SVClarkson
      @SVClarkson  Před 10 lety +9

      Double-spacing and extra spacing are not the same. Double-spacing means that every time a line runs onto the next, it creates a sizable gap between the two lines. Extra spacing means that you press the "Enter" key to create an extra line of space above that.

    • @FeliciaLoprete
      @FeliciaLoprete Před 10 lety +3

      Alexander Clarkson Thank you so much for clarifying that! :-)

  • @therealestrx3707
    @therealestrx3707 Před 3 lety +1

    y u acting sus

  • @Shr1mp0
    @Shr1mp0 Před 7 lety +1

    My name Jeff

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      @georgeclinton9731 Před 4 lety

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