MLA In-Text Citation Review

Presenting another person’s ideas, words, or entire works as your own

• plagiarism

• paraphrasing

• quoting

• MLA

Answer explanation

The correct answer is plagiarism, which refers to presenting another person’s ideas, words, or works as your own without proper attribution. Paraphrasing and quoting involve rephrasing or citing, while MLA is a citation style.

Which of the following is an example of intentional plagiarism?

• Careless notetaking

• Using in-text citations

• Excessive quoting

• Copying a friend's work

Answer explanation

Copying a friend's work is a clear example of intentional plagiarism, as it involves deliberately taking someone else's ideas or work and presenting them as your own.

It is possible to plagiarize yourself.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

True. Self-plagiarism occurs when an author reuses their own previously published work without proper citation, which can mislead readers about the originality of the content.

Which of the following is an example of unintentional plagiarism?

• Copying a friend's work

• Buying a paper

• Excessive quoting

• Copying and pasting

Answer explanation

Excessive quoting can lead to unintentional plagiarism if the original source is not properly cited, as it may give the impression that the work is not original. This differs from intentional acts like copying or buying work.

Two types of plagiarism:

• intentional and unintentional

• paraphrasing and quoting

• intentional and paraphrasing

• in-text citations and Works Cited

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'intentional and unintentional' as these are the two main categories of plagiarism. Intentional plagiarism involves knowingly copying someone else's work, while unintentional occurs without malicious intent.

In-text citations are also called ____________.

• plagiarism citations

• Works Cited pages

• prepositional citations

• parenthetical citations

Answer explanation

In-text citations are commonly referred to as parenthetical citations because they are typically placed in parentheses within the text to credit sources, distinguishing them from other citation formats.

Which two pieces of information go into an in-text citation?

• Author's name and publication date

• Author's name and page number

• Title of the source and publication date

• Title of the source and page number

Answer explanation

In-text citations typically include the author's name and the page number from which the information is taken. This allows readers to locate the source material easily, making 'Author's name and page number' the correct choice.

Which of the following is a correct in-text citation?

• (Lee 30)

• (Lee, 30)

• (Harper Lee 30)

• (Lee pg 30)

Answer explanation

The correct in-text citation format is (Lee 30), which includes the author's last name followed by the page number without a comma or additional words. The other options are incorrect due to punctuation or format.

In what order do the sources on a Works Cited page go?

• chronological

• alphabetical

• the order you used them

• by length (shortest to longest)

Answer explanation

Sources on a Works Cited page are organized in alphabetical order by the author's last name or the title if no author is available. This standard format helps readers easily locate references.

Which of the following do you NEED to cite?

• Common knowledge

• Your own ideas

• A famous quote

• Allusions

Answer explanation

You need to cite a famous quote because it is someone else's words or ideas. Common knowledge and your own ideas do not require citation, while allusions may depend on context.