True or False: The first line of a citation should have a hanging indent so that the author’s name is emphasized.
False. The first line of a citation should not have a hanging indent. Instead, it should be flush with the left margin. The subsequent lines of the citation, if any, should have a hanging indent to distinguish them from the first line.
False. The first line of a citation should have a regular indent, not a hanging indent. The hanging indent is used for the second and subsequent lines of the citation, to create a visually distinct and organized format.
False. The first line of a citation should not have a hanging indent to emphasize the author's name. In fact, it is the subsequent lines of the citation that should have a hanging indent. The purpose of a hanging indent is to easily distinguish different pieces of information in a citation, such as the author's name, the title of the source, the publication date, etc. This formatting style is commonly used in various citation styles, such as APA (American Psychological Association) and MLA (Modern Language Association). Here's how you can set a hanging indent in different programs:
Microsoft Word:
1. Select the text you want to format as a citation.
2. Go to the "Home" tab.
3. In the "Paragraph" group, click on the small arrow icon in the bottom-right corner.
4. In the "Paragraph" dialog box that appears, under "Indentation," select "Special" and choose "Hanging" from the dropdown menu.
5. Specify the desired indentation value (e.g., 0.5 inches) and click "OK."
Google Docs:
1. Select the text you want to format as a citation.
2. Go to the "Format" tab.
3. Hover over "Align & Indent" and select "Indentation options" from the submenu.
4. In the "Indentation options" dialog box, select "Hanging" for the "Indentation" setting.
5. Specify the desired indentation value (e.g., 0.5 inches) and click "Apply."
By applying a hanging indent, subsequent lines of a citation will be indented while the first line remains flush with the left margin, providing a clear visual distinction between different pieces of information.