MLA Citations

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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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True or False: Common knowledge does not need to be cited in MLA format.

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True

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What is the purpose of citing sources in MLA format?

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To give credit to the original authors, avoid plagiarism, and provide readers with a way to locate the sources.

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What information is included in a proper MLA citation for a book?

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Author's last name, first name. Title of Book. Publisher, Year of Publication.

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What is the correct format for a parenthetical MLA citation?

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(Author's Last Name Page Number). Example: (Smith 5).

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How do you cite a source with no known author in MLA format?

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Use the title of the source in place of the author's name.

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What is the correct way to format a citation for an online article in MLA?

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

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What should you do if you are unsure whether information is common knowledge?

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When in doubt, cite the source to avoid plagiarism.

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What is the difference between a works cited page and a bibliography?

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A works cited page lists only the sources cited in the text, while a bibliography includes all sources consulted, whether cited or not.

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What is the correct way to cite a source with multiple authors in MLA format?

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List the first author's last name, first name, followed by 'et al.' for three or more authors.