E1.R.1. MLA Citations

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What is MLA citation?

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MLA citation is a style of referencing used in academic writing to give credit to sources. It follows specific guidelines set by the Modern Language Association.

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What is the correct format for a book citation in MLA?

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Author's Last Name, First Name. *Title of Book*. Publisher, Year of Publication.

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What is the last element in an MLA citation?

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The date you accessed/viewed the source.

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True or False: MLA requires the URL to be included when citing a website.

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True.

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What is the correct format for in-text citations in MLA?

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(Author's Last Name Page Number).

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How should the title of a book be formatted in MLA citations?

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The title of a book should be italicized.

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What is the correct way to cite a webpage in MLA?

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Author's Last Name, First Name. "Title of Webpage." Website Name, URL. Accessed Date.

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What punctuation is used before the URL in an MLA citation?

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A comma is used before the URL.

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What is the purpose of MLA citations?

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To give credit to the original authors and sources of information used in research.

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What should you do if a source has no author in MLA citation?

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Start the citation with the title of the source.