MLA In-text Citations

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What is the purpose of in-text citations?

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To provide credit to the origin of the information.

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What should you do if your source does not include the author's name?

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Use the source title instead.

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What should you do if your source does not include a page number?

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Do not include it.

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How do you cite a source with an author in MLA format?

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Use the author's last name in parentheses, e.g., (Revkin).

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What is included in the in-text citation?

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The first item that appears in the Works Cited entry corresponding to the citation.

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What is the correct format for an in-text citation of a source with an author?

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(Author's Last Name) e.g., (Smith).

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What do you do if you are citing a source with multiple authors?

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Include the last names of all authors in the citation, e.g., (Smith and Jones).

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What is the format for citing a webpage in MLA style?

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

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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.

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How do you format a citation for a source with no author?

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Use the title of the work in the citation, e.g., ("Title of Work").