MLA In-Text Citations Flashcard

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What is an MLA in-text citation?

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An MLA in-text citation is a brief reference within the text of a paper that indicates the source of information or ideas, typically including the author's last name and the page number.

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How do you format a citation for a book in MLA style?

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In MLA style, a book citation includes the author's name, the title of the book in italics, the publisher, and the year of publication.

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What information is included in an MLA in-text citation for a direct quote?

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An MLA in-text citation for a direct quote includes the author's last name and the page number where the quote can be found, formatted as (Author Last Name Page Number).

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When should you use an in-text citation?

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You should use an in-text citation whenever you quote, paraphrase, or summarize information from a source.

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What is the purpose of an in-text citation?

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The purpose of an in-text citation is to give credit to the original source of information and to allow readers to locate the full citation in the Works Cited page.

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How do you cite a source with multiple authors in MLA style?

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For a source with two authors, include both last names in the in-text citation, formatted as (First Author Last Name and Second Author Last Name Page Number). For three or more authors, use the first author's last name followed by 'et al.'

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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 paper, formatted according to MLA guidelines, typically found at the end of the document.

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

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If a source has no author, use the title of the work in the in-text citation, formatted in quotation marks, followed by the page number, e.g., ('Title' Page Number).

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

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To cite a webpage in MLA style, include the author's name, the title of the page in quotation marks, the website name in italics, the publication date, and the URL.

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What is the significance of page numbers in MLA citations?

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Page numbers in MLA citations indicate the specific location of the information being referenced, helping readers find the exact source material.