MLA In-Text Citations Flashcard

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What is an MLA in-text citation?

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An MLA in-text citation is a brief reference within the text of a paper that indicates the source of information or ideas, typically including the author's last name and the page number.

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How do you format an in-text citation for a book with one author in MLA style?

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In MLA style, the in-text citation for a book with one author includes the author's last name and the page number, formatted as (Author's Last Name Page Number). For example: (Lewis 3).

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What is the purpose of using in-text citations?

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In-text citations serve to give credit to the original authors of the ideas or information used in a paper, allowing readers to locate the full source in the Works Cited list.

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How do you cite a source with no page number in MLA style?

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If a source has no page number, you can simply use the author's last name in the in-text citation. For example: (Hadhazy).

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What is the correct format for citing a source with multiple authors in MLA style?

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For a source with two authors, include both last names in the citation, separated by 'and'. For example: (Smith and Jones 45). For three or more authors, use the first author's last name followed by 'et al.' (Smith et al. 45).

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What should you do if you are quoting a source that has a long passage?

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For long quotations (more than four lines), format it as a block quote, starting on a new line and indenting the entire quote. The in-text citation follows the closing punctuation.

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What is the difference between a direct quote and a paraphrase?

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A direct quote is the exact wording from a source, enclosed in quotation marks, while a paraphrase is a restatement of the source's ideas in your own words, without quotation marks.

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How do you cite a source from an online database in MLA style?

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Cite the author, title of the article, title of the database, publication date, and URL. For in-text citation, use the author's last name and page number if available.

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What is a Works Cited page?

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A Works Cited page is a list of all the sources referenced in a paper, formatted according to MLA guidelines, typically found at the end of the document.

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What is the significance of the publication date in a citation?

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The publication date indicates when the source was published, which helps readers assess the relevance and timeliness of the information.