Mastering MLA: Citing Evidence Quiz

In MLA format, which of the following is NOT required when listing a book in the works cited page?

• The author's full name

• The book's publisher

• The place of publication

• The page number of the cited information

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which of the following examples correctly cites a source within the text in MLA format?

• (Smith, p. 23)

• (Smith 23)

• [Smith, 23]

• {Smith:23}

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which of the following is NOT a factor to consider when evaluating the credibility of evidence in a text?

• The evidence aligns with your personal beliefs.

• The evidence is published in a peer-reviewed journal.

• The evidence is up-to-date and relevant to the topic.

• The evidence is supported by data and statistics.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

In MLA format, how should a quote longer than four lines be formatted in your text?

• Enclosed in quotation marks

• Italicized

• Indented as a block quote

• Underlined

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

When is it more appropriate to paraphrase information from a source rather than using a direct quote?

• When the original wording is unique and impactful.

• When the author's authority is crucial to your argument.

• When the essence of the information can be maintained in your own words.

• When the quote is essential to support your specific claim.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

When citing a source in MLA format, which of the following information is NOT required in the Works Cited entry for a journal article?

• The name of the journal

• The volume and issue number

• The URL or DOI if accessed online

• The total number of pages in the journal

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is the primary purpose of citing evidence in your writing?

• To fill up space in your essay

• To support your arguments and provide credibility

• To make your writing more complex

• To show off how many sources you have read

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Which of the following is NOT recommended when incorporating a quote into your writing?

• Providing context for the quote

• Leaving the quote unexplained

• Discussing the quote's significance

• Making sure the quote supports your point

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

When citing multiple works by the same author in MLA format, what should you include in the in-text citation to distinguish between the works?

• Include the publication date after the author's name

• Use the author's initials for one work and full name for others

• Add a brief version of the title after the author's name

• Arrange the works by publication date in every in-text citation

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

If the source is a book, what two pieces of information are put in the citation?

• author and page number
• author and book title
• book title and page number
• website title and author

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9