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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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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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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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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

Back

False

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Front

When do you use quotation marks?

Back

When you copy a direct quote from the author.

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CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.5.2D

Front

MLA stands for what?

Back

Modern Language Association

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Front

What is the purpose of an in-text citation?

Back

To give credit to the original source of information.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Front

What information is typically included in a Works Cited page?

Back

Full details of all sources referenced in the text.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Front

What is a direct quote?

Back

A word-for-word excerpt from a source.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Front

What is the difference between a paraphrase and a summary?

Back

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

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Front

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

Back

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

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9