MLA Citation

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What is MLA citation?

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MLA citation is a style of referencing used in academic writing to give credit to sources of information, following guidelines set by the Modern Language Association.

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What is the purpose of in-text citations?

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In-text citations are used to give credit to the original source of information or ideas within the text of a paper.

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What is the difference between in-text citations and works cited?

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In-text citations appear within the text to reference sources, while the works cited page lists all sources referenced in the paper at the end.

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When should you use quotation marks in MLA citation?

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Quotation marks should be used when you are directly quoting someone's exact words.

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What should you do if the author's name is mentioned in the sentence?

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If the author's name is mentioned in the sentence, you do not need to include it in the parentheses for the in-text citation.

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Where do in-text citations appear in a paper?

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In-text citations appear throughout the paper, immediately following the information or quote being cited.

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What is the first piece of information to include in a citation if available?

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The author's name is the first piece of information that should go in a citation.

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What is plagiarism?

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Plagiarism is the act of using someone else's work or ideas without proper attribution, presenting them as your own.

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What is paraphrasing?

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Paraphrasing is rephrasing someone else's ideas or information in your own words while still giving credit to the original source.

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What is a works cited page?

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A works cited page is a list of all the sources referenced in a paper, formatted according to MLA guidelines.