EE MLA formatting

Which EE layout element below is not required by the IBO?

• Page numbers

• Table of contents

• Headers and footers

• Title page

Answer explanation

It is tedious but the easiest points to get.

Name of the references page for MLA

• References

• Works Cited

• Cited References

• Bibliography

Answer explanation

"Works Cited" is the name required by the Modern Language Association (MLA).

How should the author's name be formatted in an in-text citation in MLA style?

• (Smith, 45)

• (Smith. 45)

• (Smith 45)

• (45 Smith)

Answer explanation

In MLA style, the author's last name and the page number are separated by a space without a comma.

Where should the period be placed when quoting a source in MLA style?

• After the parentheses

  e.g., “quote.” (Smith 45)

• After the quote but before the parentheses

  e.g., “quote” (Smith 45).

• Before the quote

  e.g., “quote (Smith 45).”

• Before the parentheses but without a period

  e.g., “quote (Smith 45)”

Answer explanation

In MLA format, the period comes after the in-text citation, not before it. The period is always at the end of a sentence.

Let's say you're citing a PDF article titled The History of Space Exploration that does not have an author. You are using information from page 32. What should the in-text citation look like?

Answer format: ("Title of the article" 45).

Answer explanation

"" Quotation marks indicate that it is article title instead of author name for the in-text citation.

What is the consequence of insufficient or incomplete references?

• You lose points in Criterion D

• You lose points in Criterion C

• The overall score of your EE will be deducted

• Suspected malpractice

Answer explanation

Insufficient or incomplete references or bibliographies will be raised by examiners as a case of “suspected malpractice” for further investigation prior to issue of results, with no undue assessment penalties applied.

Potentially, you will lose your IB diploma...

What are the problems of this Works Cited page?

More than 1 correct answers.

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• Not in alphabetical order

• Not indented

• Not good sources

• "Works Cited" is not in the middle

Which sentence definitely need an in-text citation?

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• From the foundation of the Sukhothai......as a center of maritime trade attracting groups like the Portuguese and Arabs

• today, 97.5% of the population in Thailand identifies as ‘Thai’ despite the country’s history of diversity

• The seemingly ethnically homogenous society that can be seen statistically today is the result of Thai nationalism and ethnic assimilation that occurred from the late 19th century up to the present.

Answer explanation

How do you know this number "97.5%"?

The number maybe from the National Statistical Office.

If you are in doubt, then cite!

What is wrong with the figure in terms of formatting?

Answer explanation

3 elements for the cited image:

- Fig. x

- Caption for the image

- Full MLA citation

You don't need to put the entry in the "Works Cited" page though

How can you check your own citations?

More than 1 correct answers.

• Share your EE to Roxy to double check. Give him 1 week to check.

• Check the in-text citation against Works Cited entries. They should be book matched.

• Always ask "How do I know this fact?". If you don't know, then cite!

• Reference your school and supervisor's name.

Answer explanation

Do not pur any identifying pieces of information in your EE, only your candidate number.

Roxy needs 2-3 days to check formatting on your FINAL ULTIMATE work.