MLA Works Cited

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What is the main purpose of a Works Cited page?

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To provide a list of all sources referenced in a paper, allowing readers to locate the original materials.

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How are entries organized on a Works Cited page?

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Alphabetically by the author's last name.

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What should a citation entry be alphabetized by?

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The author's last name.

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What is the correct format for an author's name in a citation?

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Last name, first name.

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Which of the following is a proper citation format?

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Foreman, R. "In Forecasting Their Emotions, Most People Flunk Out." New York Times, 16 Feb. 1999. www.nytimes.com.

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What is the correct way to cite a book in MLA format?

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

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What information is typically included in a citation for a website?

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Author's name, Title of the webpage, Website name, Publisher (if available), Date of publication, URL.

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What is the significance of using italics in citations?

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Italics are used for titles of larger works like books and journals.

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What is the difference between a bibliography and a Works Cited page?

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A Works Cited page lists only the sources cited in the paper, while a bibliography includes all sources consulted.

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How should multiple works by the same author be organized in a Works Cited page?

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List the works in alphabetical order by title, using three hyphens for subsequent entries by the same author.