Vocabulary

Question 1

font

Answer 1

In formatting styles, this can refer to the size or the style of the typeface. Common styles are Times New Roman & Arial. MLA uses 12-point font.

Question 2

footer

Answer 2

In some formatting styles, information is given at the bottom of the page outside of the normal margins.

Question 3

format

Answer 3

Styles of organization in writing. Several include APA, MLA and Turabian.

Question 4

header

Answer 4

In some formatting styles, information is given at the top of the page outside of the normal margins, like the page number or the author’s name.

Question 5

italics

Answer 5

In formatting, this is a special example of typeface, used to show emphasis.

Question 6

margins

Answer 6

The blank border around the edge of the paper, including top, bottom, left and right.

Question 7

parenthetical citations

Answer 7

A shortened citation which inserted into a paper which refers to the author’s name or work. In MLA, the complete citation is found on the Works Cited page.

Question 8

Work Cited

Answer 8

The reference page in a MLA formatted document.

Question 9

bold

Answer 9

In formatting, this typeface is darker than the others, also called boldface.