Citations 101 Quiz

What is the purpose of in-text citations?

• To show the author's name
• To make the writing look more professional
• To support the writer's claims with evidence
• To add credibility to the writer's argument

What is the purpose of source citations on a Works Cited page?

• To give credit to the author
• To provide a list of sources used
• To show the depth of research
• To make the writing look more credible

Why is it important to cite sources correctly?

• To avoid plagiarism
• To impress the reader
• To follow the rules of MLA style
• To make the writing look more professional

How can citations make the writer seem more trustworthy?

• By showing that the writer is knowledgeable
• By demonstrating that the writer has done research
• By providing evidence to support the writer's claims
• By following the rules of MLA style

What should you do if you are unsure of how to cite something?

• Guess and hope for the best
• Ask a friend for help
• Look it up online or in a style guide
• Skip the citation altogether

When should you include an in-text citation?

• At the beginning of the sentence
• At the end of the sentence
• In the middle of the sentence
• Only if the information is from a book

How many sources should you cite in your essay?

• At least one
• At least three
• As many as possible
• It doesn't matter

What is a common mistake when citing sources?

• Forgetting to cite your sources
• Citing the wrong page number
• Using the wrong citation style
• Citing too many sources

Why is it important to cite consistently throughout your writing?

• To avoid plagiarism
• To make the writing look more professional
• To show that you have done thorough research
• To follow the rules of MLA style

What should you do if your essay and works cited page don't match?

• Change the formatting of the citations
• Delete the in-text citations
• Add more sources to the works cited page
• Make sure every in-text citation has a corresponding source in the works cited page