MLA Citations

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What is MLA format?

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MLA format is a style guide for writing and citing sources in academic papers, established by the Modern Language Association.

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True or False: In-text citations are necessary when summarizing or paraphrasing information from a source.

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False

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What is the purpose of using MLA format?

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To avoid plagiarism and give proper credit to sources.

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What should you include in a parenthetical citation for a book with one author?

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The author's last name and the page number, e.g., (Tannen 7).

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If a source has no known author, what should you cite instead?

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The title of the source.

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True or False: Common knowledge does not need to be cited.

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True.

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What is a parenthetical citation?

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A citation placed within the text of a paper that provides brief information about the source.

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What information is typically included in a Works Cited entry for a book?

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Author's name, title of the book, publisher, and publication date.

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How do you format a book title in MLA citations?

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Italicize the title of the book.

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What is the correct format for citing a source with multiple authors in MLA?

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List the first author's last name followed by 'et al.' for three or more authors.