MLA citations and R2R Elements

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What is an MLA citation?

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MLA citation is a standardized method of crediting sources used in academic writing, particularly in the humanities, following the guidelines set by the Modern Language Association.

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What is the purpose of quotation marks in writing?

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Quotation marks are used to indicate the exact words spoken or written by someone else, signaling that the text is a direct quote.

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What does 'direct text evidence' mean?

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Direct text evidence refers to specific quotes or passages from a text that support a claim or argument in writing.

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How do you format an in-text citation in MLA style?

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In MLA style, an in-text citation includes the author's last name and the page number in parentheses, e.g., (Smith 23).

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What is an objective summary?

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An objective summary is a brief restatement of the main ideas of a text without personal opinions or interpretations.

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When should you use parentheses in citations?

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Parentheses are used in MLA citations to enclose the author's last name and page number, providing a reference for the source.

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What is the difference between a direct quote and a paraphrase?

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A direct quote is the exact wording from a source, while a paraphrase is a restatement of the source's ideas in your own words.

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What is the significance of including the author's name in a citation?

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Including the author's name in a citation gives credit to the original creator of the work and allows readers to locate the source.

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What is the correct way to cite a source with no author?

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If a source has no author, use the title of the work in place of the author's name in the citation.

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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 piece of writing, formatted according to MLA guidelines.