MLA Citation

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What should you do for an in-text citation if there is no author?

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Use the title of the article instead, and put it in quotes.

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What is the correct punctuation for a direct quote in MLA format?

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"Most students do not plagiarize intentionally" (Smith 2).

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How should an in-text citation be formatted?

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Students may plagiarize because of lack of understanding about the reason for citations (Smith 67).

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What are the two parts of every citation?

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An in-citation and an MLA full citation on the Works Cited page.

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Where should an MLA in-text citation be placed?

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At the end of the sentence, before the period.

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What is MLA format primarily used for?

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Citing sources in academic writing.

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What does 'Works Cited' refer to in MLA format?

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A list of all sources referenced in a paper.

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How do you cite a book in MLA format?

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Author's Last Name, First Name. Title of Book. Publisher, Year.

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What is the purpose of an in-text citation?

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To give credit to the original source of information.

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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 rewording of the original text.