MLA Citation Refresher

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What does the word in brackets signify in a direct quote?

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It indicates that the author has changed a word in the direct quote.

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How should a parenthetical citation be formatted with respect to the placement of the period?

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The period should be placed after the closing parenthesis of the citation.

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What should you do when citing a source with no known author in MLA format?

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Start the citation with the title of the work.

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In what order should a Works Cited page be formatted?

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Alphabetically by author, or by article title if there is no author.

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What is a common formatting error to look for in a Works Cited page?

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Awkward blank spaces in the middle of the citations.

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What is the purpose of MLA citation style?

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To provide a consistent format for citing sources in academic writing.

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What information is typically included in a Works Cited entry?

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Author's name, title of the work, publication information, and date of publication.

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How do you 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 is the difference between a direct quote and a paraphrase?

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A direct quote is the exact wording from a source, while a paraphrase is a rewording of the original text.

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When should you use a parenthetical citation?

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When you are quoting or paraphrasing a source in your text.