In-Text Citation Practice

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What is the correct format for an in-text citation in MLA style?

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In-text citations in MLA style typically include the author's last name and the page number, formatted as (Author Last Name Page Number).

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How do you cite a source with three or more authors in APA style?

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In APA style, cite a source with three or more authors by listing the first author's last name followed by 'et al.'

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What is the purpose of in-text citations?

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In-text citations provide a way to give credit to the original source of information or ideas used in your writing.

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What are the four essential components of any in-text citation?

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The four parts are: open parentheses, author's last name, page number, and close parentheses.

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How should a direct quote be formatted in MLA style?

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A direct quote should be enclosed in quotation marks, followed by an in-text citation with the author's last name and page number.

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What does 'et al.' mean in citations?

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'Et al.' is an abbreviation for 'et alia,' meaning 'and others,' used when citing a work with multiple authors.

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What is the difference between APA and MLA citation styles?

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APA is commonly used in social sciences and emphasizes the date of publication, while MLA is used in humanities and focuses on authorship.

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When should you use a page number in an in-text citation?

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You should use a page number in an in-text citation when quoting directly or referring to a specific part of a source.

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What is a paraphrase, and how should it be cited?

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A paraphrase is a restatement of someone else's ideas in your own words, and it should be cited with the author's last name and page number.

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

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If there is no author, use the title of the work in place of the author's name in the in-text citation.