MLA Citations

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What do you include in an in-text citation?

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author's last name and page number

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Why do we cite our sources?

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To show our reader where we got our information

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True or False? When citing a book, put a comma between the author's name and page number.

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False

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When do you use quotation marks?

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When you copy a direct quote from the author.

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MLA stands for what?

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Modern Language Association

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What is the purpose of an in-text citation?

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To give credit to the original source of information.

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What information is typically included in a Works Cited page?

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Full details of all sources referenced in the text.

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What is a direct quote?

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A word-for-word excerpt from a source.

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What is the difference between a paraphrase and a summary?

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A paraphrase rewords a specific passage, while a summary condenses the main ideas.

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What is the format for a book citation in MLA style?

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