In-Text Citation Practice

In-Text Citation Practice

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English

University

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

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

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

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

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the purpose of in-text citations?

Back

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

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

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

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How should a direct quote be formatted in MLA style?

Back

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

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does 'et al.' mean in citations?

Back

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

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between APA and MLA citation styles?

Back

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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