MLA WORKS CITED PAGES

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How is a Works Cited page organized?

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Alphabetically, by each first word in the entry, usually the author's last name.

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What is a hanging indent in a Works Cited entry?

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A formatting style where the first line of the entry is flush with the left margin, and subsequent lines are indented.

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Is it necessary to include the date of access for online sources in a Works Cited page?

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No, it is not required to include the date of access for each online source.

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What capitalization rules apply to titles in a Works Cited page?

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Capitalize the first word, the last word, and all major words in the title, excluding articles, conjunctions, and prepositions.

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What constitutes plagiarism in relation to a Works Cited page?

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Failing to include a Works Cited page when quoting or paraphrasing from a source constitutes plagiarism.

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What is the purpose of a Works Cited page?

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To provide a list of all sources referenced in a paper, allowing readers to locate the original materials.

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How should multiple works by the same author be listed in a Works Cited page?

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List the author's name for the first entry only, and for subsequent entries, use three hyphens followed by a period.

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What information is typically included in a Works Cited entry for a book?

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Author's name, title of the book, publisher, year of publication.

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How do you format a Works Cited entry for a journal article?

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Author's name, title of the article, title of the journal, volume number, issue number, year of publication, page range.

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What is the correct order of information in a Works Cited entry for a website?

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Author's name, title of the webpage, website name, publisher (if different from website name), publication date, URL.