In-Text Citations

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What is an in-text citation?

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An in-text citation is a brief reference within the text of a paper that indicates the source of information or ideas, allowing readers to locate the full citation in the bibliography.

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True or False: Only direct quotes need to be cited.

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False. Both direct quotes and paraphrased ideas must be cited.

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What should you include if there is no known author for a source?

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You should include the title of the source in the citation.

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What is the correct format for an MLA in-text citation when there are no page numbers?

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Use the author's last name in parentheses at the end of the sentence.

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What is the purpose of in-text citations?

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In-text citations provide credit to the original authors and help avoid plagiarism.

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How should a parenthetical citation be placed in a sentence?

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It should be placed at the end of the sentence before the period.

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What information is typically included in an MLA Works Cited entry?

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Author's name, title of the source, publication date, and publisher.

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True or False: You can use a citation without including the author's name if the source is well-known.

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False. The author's name should always be included unless the source is a common knowledge.

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What is a common mistake in in-text citations?

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A common mistake is forgetting to include the author's name when citing a quote.

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What does 'plagiarism' mean?

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Plagiarism is the act of using someone else's work or ideas without proper attribution.