MLA In-Text Citations Flashcard

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What is the correct MLA in-text citation format for a book with a single author?

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(Author's Last Name Page Number).

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How do you cite a source with two authors in MLA format?

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(First Author's Last Name and Second Author's Last Name Page Number).

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What is the MLA in-text citation format for a source with three or more authors?

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(First Author's Last Name et al. Page Number).

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When citing a source with no page numbers in MLA format, what should you do?

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Use the author's last name only, e.g., (Author's Last Name).

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How do you cite a work that has been republished in a different edition in MLA format?

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Include the original publication date in the citation, e.g., (Author's Last Name Year of Original Publication).

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What is the purpose of in-text citations in MLA format?

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To give credit to the original source and allow readers to locate the source in the Works Cited page.

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

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Include the author's last name and page number if available, e.g., (Author's Last Name Page Number).

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What is the difference between a direct quote and a paraphrase in MLA citations?

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A direct quote uses the exact words from the source, while a paraphrase rephrases the original text in your own words.

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What should you do if you are citing a source with no author in MLA format?

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Use the title of the work in place of the author's name, e.g., (Title of Work Page Number).

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How do you format an in-text citation for a work with multiple works by the same author?

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Include a shortened title of the work in the citation, e.g., (Author's Last Name, Shortened Title Page Number).