4.02 MLA Formatting Packet Checklist

Assignment Completed GradeFormatting School Report Activity /15Formatting a Work Cited Page /15When I Grow Up /20World Travels /20Blast to the Future /204.02 Quiz /100

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Formatting Reports PowerPoint Assignment

Directions1) Use the Formatting Reports PowerPoint presentation to find the answers to the following

questions.

2) Create a word processing document to respond to the assignment questions.a) Key your heading in the headerb) Type each question in bold and unbold your answersc) DS between questions

Assignment Questions1. Explain when reports are used. Provide an example of a report that you have written.2. Label the parts of the report below.

3. What are the margin settings for a report?

4. What should be the alignment of the report title?

5. What is the line spacing after the report title?

6. What should be the line spacing in the body of the report?

7. Explain how page numbers are usually formatted for a report.

8. What is the purpose of a works cited page? Where does it appear in a report?

9. How are sources organized on a works cited page?

10. What paragraph format is used when formatting sources for a works cited page?

11.What type of line spacing should be used within and between each source on a works cited page

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Formatting School Reports ActivityDirections: The following report is not keyed correctly. Key the report using correct format. Use your name as the student name, your teacher’s name, Keyboarding as the class, and the current date.

Student 1Cool StudentCool TeacherClassToday’s DateFormatting School Reports

School reports are often keyed using a simple form of the MLA (Modern Language Association) style.

The top, bottom, left, and right margins on all pages are 1 inch. Right-align a page number in a header on each page. The writer’s last name should come before the page number.

Double-space the entire report. The report heading lines begin 1 inch from the top of the page. Left-align and double-space the report heading lines. They include the writer’s name, teacher’s name, subject, and date on separate lines.

Center the report title below the date. The title is keyed using rules for capitalizing and punctuating titles. The report title may be keyed in a slightly larger font size to make it stand out. However, it should be not be underlined or placed in quotation marks.

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Keying a Works Cited Page

Directions: Key the works cited page below using appropriate formatting and spacing rule. Assume that the bibliography page will be the 3rd page of the report, inserting the page number ½ inch from the top right of the page. Save the document as “WorksCited2” and print the document.

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Works Cited

Dansereau, D. F. “Learning Strategy Research,” Thinking and Learning Skills. Vol. 1.

Hillsdale, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum, 1999.

Huber, Rose. “Teaching Students How to Study.” Eastside Weekend. September 1-7, 1998.

Silver, Theodore. Study Smart. New York: Villard Books, 2000.

The Shakespearean Homework Helper Liadona2@aol.com. “Where is Duke Orsin’s Palace?” 29 November

1999. Borrow, Christine student5@yourschool.com.

U. S. Census Bureau. “American FactFinder: Facts About My Community.” (Online) 30 November 1999.

http://factfinde.census.gov.

Directions: Have you ever thought about what type of career you will have when you grow up? Your will research careers of your interest at http://www.bls.gov/ooh/home.htm. As you search for various careers, be attentive to the job description, salary, and educational requirements. After careful research, choose one career that you find most fascinating. You will write a report on your career of choice following the guidelines listed below.

Paragraph One - Introduction-State your career of interest and explain why your character matches with this career

Paragraph Two - Describe the career (duties/obligation)

Paragraph Three - Education/special skills required for this career

Paragraph Four - Salary Expectations

Paragraph Five - Conclusion (your thoughts)

Works Cited - Cite the web resource(s) used to find the information for this report

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WHEN I GROW UP?

Scenario:You are the owner of World Travels, which is a travel agency. Several clients have requested information on Europe. In efforts to help your staff become more knowledgeable about this continent you have decided to conduct training seminars. Prior to conducting the training, research needs to be done.

Directions:1. Use the Internet to research a city in Europe. Choose a location that you think the clients would

most enjoy. The facts on each location should convince someone that has never visited to pack their bags and take a trip. Your research should document at least three/four facts on the history, culture, weather, and tourist attractions.

2. Use word processing software to create a report on your chosen European city. Reports must include:

Introduction: Paragraph should state your chosen city/country and explain why History: Paragraph should detail significant historical facts about the city/country Culture: Paragraph should summarize factual information on the politics, religion, family,

schools, etc. Weather: Paragraphs should explain typical seasons of the region Tourist Attraction: Paragraphs should list and explain significant sites to be seen if one were to

visit Conclusion paragraph: Summarize why this is a great location to visit Works Cited: Properly cite web resources used

3. Proofread the report carefully. Perform a grammar/spell check

4. Save the file as “World Travels”

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World Travels

Imagine your life 30 years from today.

Directions: You will write a report on your life 30 years from today. Some questions you might answer in your report may include:

Will you have a family of your own? What type of education do you have? Where do you live? What is your career? Do you have any pets? How do you participate in your community? What are your favorite recreational activities? Do you travel? If so, where do you go? Choose one of your own

Requirement: Use word processing software to create an academic report. Reports must contain five paragraphs, which will include an introduction, three supporting paragraphs, and a conclusion.

Proofread the report carefully. Perform a grammar/spell check. Save the file as “Blast to the Future”.

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Blast to the Future!

Reports—Points to Remember!

Use a standard font style and size i.e. Times New Roman-12point

Use 1-inch margins Left align a heading, which includes the student name,

teacher name, class name, and the date (military style) Double-space the entire report, including the heading Center the title a DS below the date with initial capital

letters followed by a double space Indent paragraphs