Question

Which guidelines should be followed when creating a works cited page using MLA format? Check all that apply.

“Works Cited” is centered on the page.
Citations are listed in chronological order.
Citations are double spaced.
A hanging indent is used for lengthy citations.
The researcher’s name and address are included.

Answer 1

The following are guidelines that should be followed when creating a works cited page using MLA format:

• "Works cited" is centered on the page. Label the page "Works Cited", do not italicize them or put them between quotation marks, and center them at the top of the page.
• Citations are double spaced. Double space all citations, but do not skip spaces between entries.
• A hanging indent is used for lengthy citations. Indent the second and subsequent lines of citations by 0.5 inches to create a hanging indent.

Answer 2

A). “Works Cited” is centered on the page.

C). Citations are double spaced.

D). A hanging indent is used for lengthy citations.

Step-by-step explanation:

According to MLA(Modern Language Association), 'Works cited' page is a separate page that primarily intends to disclose the sources cited/referred to in the research work or essay.

As per the question, the guidelines that are required to be followed while creating the works cited page are as mentioned above. It('works cited page') is included at the end of the essay or paper with the label "'works cited' centered on the top of the page" to highlight the reference page. Secondly, 'the citations are required to be double spaced' without leaving the space between entries and lastly 'a hanging indent is employed for prolonged citation' to format these references. Thus, options A, C, and D are correct.