MLA 8 In-text Citations

What is an in-text citation in MLA 8?

• A citation that is included at the end of a research paper.

• A citation that is written in the header of a research paper.

• A citation that is only required for direct quotes in a research paper.

• A brief reference within the text of a research paper that directs readers to the full citation in the Works Cited list.

Which of the following is the correct format for an in-text citation in MLA 8?

• (Author's Last Name, Title of the Work)

• (Author's Last Name Page Number)

• (Author's First Name Last Name)

• (Author's Last Name, Year)

When should you use an in-text citation in MLA 8?

• When you directly quote, paraphrase, or summarize information from a source.

• When you include a bibliography at the end of your paper.

• When you use a source that is not credible.

• When you are writing a personal reflection or opinion piece.

Which of the following is the correct way to cite a book with a single author in MLA 8?

• Lastname, Firstname. Title of Book. Year. Publisher.

• Title of Book. Lastname, Firstname. Publisher, Year.

• Lastname, Firstname. Title of Book. Publisher, Year.

• Firstname Lastname. Title of Book. Publisher, Year.

What information is included in an in-text citation in MLA 8?

• Author's last name and page number

• Publication date and page number.

• Title of the source and page number.

• Author's first name and page number.

Which of the following is the correct way to cite a website in MLA 8?

• Author's First Name, Last Name. 'Title of the Page or Article.' Title of the Website, Publisher or Sponsor of the Site, Publication Date, URL. Accessed Day Month Year.

• Author's Last Name, First Name. 'Title of the Page or Article.' Title of the Website, Publisher or Sponsor of the Site, Publication Date, URL. Accessed Day Month Year.

• Author's Last Name, First Name. 'Title of the Page or Article.' Title of the Website, Publisher or Sponsor of the Site, Publication Date, URL. Accessed Day Month Year

• Author's Last Name, First Name. "Title of the Page or Article." Title of the Website, Publisher or Sponsor of the Site, Publication Date, URL. Accessed Day Month Year.

What should you do if there is no author for a source in MLA 8?

• Include the URL of the source instead.

• Skip the citation for that source.

• Use the name of the website as the author.

• Start the citation with the title of the source.

What punctuation mark is used to separate the author's name and the page number in an in-text citation in MLA 8?

• :

• space

• .

• ,