MLA Citation Practice

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What is the purpose of in-text citations in academic writing?

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In-text citations are used to give credit to the original source of information, ideas, or quotes, and to allow readers to locate the source in the works cited list.

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True or False: You need to cite sources when summarizing or paraphrasing information.

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True

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What type of source is cited as follows: 'Smith, John. "Understanding Climate Change." Environmental Studies Journal, vol. 12, no. 3, 2020, pp. 45-67.'?

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Journal article.

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What is the correct format for a parenthetical citation of a book by an author named Jane Doe published in 2021?

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(Doe 45) if citing page 45.

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What should you do if a source has no known author?

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Use the title of the source in place of the author in the citation.

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True or False: Only direct quotes require citations in academic writing.

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False.

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What is the correct way to cite a website in MLA format?

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Author's Last Name, First Name. "Title of Web Page." Name of Website, Publisher (if different from website name), Date of publication, URL.

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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 citation for a newspaper article in MLA style?

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Author's Last Name, First Name. "Title of Article." Title of Newspaper, Date of Publication, URL.

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What is the significance of the publication date in a citation?

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It indicates when the source was published, which can affect the relevance and accuracy of the information.