Mastering MLA Citations: In-Text and Works-Cited

The video tutorial explains the updated MLA style guide, emphasizing the importance of citing all sources in assignments. It covers how to create a works-cited list and in-text citations, detailing the core elements needed for MLA format. The tutorial also provides formatting tips and additional resources for further guidance.

Why is it important to cite all sources in your assignments?

• All of the above

• To allow others to access and evaluate the sources

• To give credit to the original creators

• To avoid plagiarism

What should you do if you didn't come up with an idea yourself?

• Ignore it

• Summarize it

• Cite it

• Paraphrase it

Which of the following is NOT a core element of a source in MLA format?

• Title of Source

• Author

• Publisher

• Date of Access

What is the purpose of the core elements in MLA citations?

• To provide the reader with the most complete citation possible

• To avoid using too many sources

• To make the citation look longer

• To confuse the reader

What should you do if your source does not contain all of the core elements?

• Make up the missing information

• Skip the citation

• Include only the available information

• Use a different citation style

How should a works-cited list be formatted?

• In alphabetical order

• With the second line indented five spaces

• Double spaced

• All of the above

What do in-text citations help the reader do?

• Understand the main idea

• Find the corresponding entry in the works-cited list

• Write their own paper

• Skip the citation

What information is typically included in an MLA in-text citation?

• Author and page number

• Title and page number

• Publisher and date

• Author and title

Where can you find step-by-step directions for creating MLA citations?

• All of the above

• 8th edition of the MLA Handbook at Mills Library

• Purdue Online Writing Lab MLA style guide

• McMaster Libraries MLA style guide

Who can you ask for more guidance on MLA citations?

• A classmate

• A teacher

• A friend

• A librarian