MLA Citations

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What is MLA citation?

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MLA citation is a style of referencing used in academic writing to give credit to sources of information, following guidelines set by the Modern Language Association.

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Why are in-text citations important?

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In-text citations are important because they provide a way to credit the original source of information, allowing readers to locate the source and preventing plagiarism.

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What does it mean to paraphrase?

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Paraphrasing means rewording or rephrasing information from a source while maintaining the original meaning.

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What is common knowledge?

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Common knowledge refers to information that is widely known and accepted, and does not require citation.

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When should you use a parenthetical citation?

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You should use a parenthetical citation whenever you quote, paraphrase, or summarize information from an outside source.

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What is the format for a basic MLA in-text citation?

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The format for a basic MLA in-text citation includes the author's last name and the page number, e.g., (Smith 23).

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What is the purpose of a Works Cited page?

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The Works Cited page lists all the sources referenced in a paper, providing full details for each source to allow readers to find them.

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What is the correct way to cite a source with no author in MLA format?

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In MLA format, if there is no author, use the title of the work in the parenthetical citation, e.g., ("Title of Work").

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What is the difference between quoting and paraphrasing?

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Quoting involves using the exact words from a source, while paraphrasing involves rephrasing the information in your own words.

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What should you do if you are unsure whether information is common knowledge?

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If you are unsure whether information is common knowledge, it is safer to cite the source.