Quoting sources in MLA

Which in-text citation is correct?

• It has been said that “artificial intelligence is the future (Wood 5.”

• It has been said that “artificial intelligence is the future”. (Wood 5).

• It has been said that “artificial intelligence is the future” (Wood 5).

If you paraphrase someone's ideas or words, you must cite the source of your information both within the text and in a works cited listing because you are borrowing someone else's ideas.

• True

• False

You are quoting an article written by 2 authors.

What is the correct in-text citation?

• • The effects of climate change "will continue to become more evident over time" (Johnson and

  • Smith 37).

• • The effects of climate change "will continue to become more evident over time" (Edward, Johnson and Eric, Smith 37).

• • The effects of climate change "will continue to become more evident over time" Johnson, et al. 37).

• • The effects of climate change "will continue to become more evident over time" Johnson & Smith).

What is the right format for a MLA in-text citation?

• • He states, "Cats are fat (Smith 44)".

• • (Smith 1987) states, "Cats are fat."

• • He states, "Cats are fat" (Smith 44).

• • He (p.44) states, "Cats are fat" (Smith).

What is an in-text citation?

• a brief reference in your text that indicates the source you consulted

• • A brief reference in the footer of your paper that indicates the source you consulted

• • The reference listed at the end of your paper

What is the spacing of your text?

• Single

• 1.25”

• Double

• 1.50”

A MLA in-text/paranthetical citation should be located:

• • just after the information being cited

• • just before the information being cited

• • at the bottom of the page

• • on the last page of the paper

What is the correct format for a paranthetical MLA citation?

• (Smith 5).

• (Smith p. 5).

• .(Smith 5)

• (Smith, 5).

Select which in-text citation is properly done from the options below:

• "Many of the students who plagiarize do so out of ignorance rather than deliberately"

  (Smith 10).

• • "Many of the students who plagiarize do so out of ignorance rather than deliberately."
    (Smith p. 10).

• • "Many of the students who plagiarize do so out of ignorance rather than deliberately.
    (Smith 10)

• • (Smith 10) "Many of the students who plagiarize do so out of ignorance rather than deliberately."

What information do you include if there is no known author of a source?

• Publication date

• Title of the source

• Publisher Name

• You do not need to cite this source