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### Essential Formatting and Structure for MLA Reports ###

This guide covers fundamental elements for creating a well-structured MLA report. It explains components such as headers, footers, body paragraphs, margins, tabs, and formatting styles. Learn about citations and the importance of clarity in text arrangement as well as the use of bullets and numbering for lists. Understand key terms like points for font size and the purpose of outlines. This resource is designed for students and anyone needing guidance on formatting documents, ensuring ease of reading and adherence to MLA standards. ###

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### Essential Formatting and Structure for MLA Reports ###

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  1. Unit 4 Chapter 10 Test Prep

  2. header • A(n)_________________ contains the information that appears at the top of pages in a document.

  3. one • The margins in an MLA report should be ____ inch(es).

  4. citations • Notes that are placed in the report body to mark material taken from other sources are called _____________________.

  5. bullets • Use __________________ for a list when the items can be listed in any order.

  6. Works Cited • The page on which sources used in a report are listed is called the _________ _________ page.

  7. footer • A(n)________________ contains all of the information at the bottom of a page.

  8. outline • A(n)________________ shows an ordered list of topics to be included in a report.

  9. Paste • ___________ places text that has been cut or copied into a document.

  10. Proofreader’s Marks • ________________ ______________ are letters and symbols used to show the errors in a document.

  11. report • A(n)_________________ is a document that gives facts, ideas, or opinions about one or more topics

  12. body • The _____________ contains the paragraphs that make up the report.

  13. Format • ___________________ is to place text on a page so it looks good and easy to read.

  14. Title • The main heading that tells what the report is about is the _____________.

  15. Tabs • ______________ are set locations at which text can be placed.

  16. font • The style of letters used in a document is called the ___________.

  17. paragraph • A(n) ____________________ is any amount of text that is keyed before the ENTER key is tapped. It can be one word or several words or lines.

  18. points • Font size is measured by ___________.

  19. Cut • ___________ removes selected text from a document.

  20. Copy • ___________ copies selected text so it can be pasted to another location

  21. Format • To place text on a page so it looks goods and is easy to read

  22. Title • Main heading that tells what the report is about

  23. Margins • The amount of blank space between the text and the edge of the paper

  24. Line Spacing • Refers to the amount of blank space between the lines of text

  25. Report • A document that gives facts, ideas, or opinions about one or more topics.

  26. Citations • Notes that are placed in the body of an MLA report to mark material taken from other sources

  27. Paragraph • Any amount of text that is keyed before the ENTER key is tapped. It can be one word or several words or lines

  28. Body • Contains the paragraphs that make up the report

  29. Default • Settings used by the program unless you change them

  30. Tabs • Set locations at which text can be placed

  31. Align Left • Starts all lines of the paragraphs at the left margin

  32. Align Right • Ends all lines at the right margin

  33. Center • Places an equal space between the text and each side margin

  34. Justify • Starts all lines at the left margin and ends all full lines at the right margin.

  35. Font • The style of letters used

  36. Headers • Contain the information that appears at the top of pages in a document

  37. Points • Font size is measured in points. The larger the point the larger the size

  38. True • Use bullets & numbering for lists when the items need to be considered in a certain order. True or False

  39. Footer • Contains information that is displayed at the bottom of the page

  40. Outline • A document that gives the main points of a subject

  41. Proofreaders’ Marks • Letters and symbols used to show the errors in a document

  42. Spelling Check • Feature used to check text for spelling errors

  43. False • The only way to move text in a document is to highlight and drag. True or False

  44. Hanging Indent • Begins all lines except the first line away from the left margin

  45. Page Breaks • Used to signal the end of a page.

  46. False • The title in a standard report should be placed on the left margin. True or False

  47. Bullets • Characters or graphics that appear before each item in the list

  48. Bullets and Numbering • Allows you to select styles for bullets or numbering for lists

  49. False • Align Left places an equal space between the text and each side margin. True or False

  50. Cut • Removes selected text from a document

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