MLA Works Cited Page Review

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What is the purpose of a Works Cited page?

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To list all the resources that were used to write the essay.

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How many sources are required on a Works Cited page?

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As many as are used in the paper or presentation.

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What should you do if a citation has no author?

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Begin the citation with the title at the left margin.

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How are citations organized on a Works Cited page?

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They are alphabetical by author last name or title of the resource.

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What is the correct heading format for a Works Cited page?

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The heading is centered.

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What is the difference between in-text citations and the Works Cited page?

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In-text citations refer to specific sources within the text, while the Works Cited page lists all sources used.

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What formatting style is used for a Works Cited page?

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MLA (Modern Language Association) formatting style.

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What information is typically included in a citation?

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Author's name, title of the work, publication information, and date of publication.

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What should you do if a source has multiple authors?

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List the first author's name followed by 'et al.' if there are three or more authors.

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How do you format a book title in a citation?

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Italicize the book title.