Winter Works Cited and In-text citations

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What is the purpose of a Works Cited page?

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A Works Cited page is a list of all sources used in research, providing credit to the original authors and allowing readers to locate the sources.

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What are the four parts of an in-text citation?

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The four parts of an in-text citation include: open parenthesis, author's last name, page number, and closed parenthesis.

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How should an in-text citation from a book be formatted?

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An in-text citation from a book should be formatted as (Author's Last Name Page Number), for example, (Rosas 16).

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Is it correct to cite a website with no author?

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Yes, it is correct to cite a website with no author by using the title of the webpage or the organization as the author.

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

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A Works Cited page lists only the sources that were directly referenced in the work, while a bibliography may include additional sources that were consulted but not directly cited.

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What is the correct format for citing a book with one author in MLA style?

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The correct format for citing a book with one author in MLA style is: Author's Last Name, First Name. Title of Book. Publisher, Year of Publication.

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What should you do if a source has multiple authors?

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If a source has multiple authors, list the first author's last name followed by 'et al.' for in-text citations after the first citation, or list all authors in the Works Cited entry.

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How do you format a citation for an online article?

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To format a citation for an online article, include the author's name, title of the article, title of the website, publisher (if available), publication date, and URL.

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What is an in-text citation?

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An 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 page number.

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When should you use a footnote instead of an in-text citation?

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Footnotes are used for additional comments or explanations that are not essential to the main text, while in-text citations are used to credit sources directly.