In Text Citation MLA Style! Mrs. Bradshaw AFJH

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What is MLA style in-text citation?

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MLA style in-text citation is a method of citing sources within the text of a paper, using the author's last name and the page number from which the information is taken.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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How do you format a direct quote in MLA style?

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In MLA style, a direct quote should be enclosed in quotation marks, followed by the author's last name and the page number in parentheses.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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

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If a source has no page number, you can simply use the author's last name in the in-text citation.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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What punctuation is used before the in-text citation in MLA style?

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A comma is used before the in-text citation if the quote is integrated into the sentence.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

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How do you cite a source with multiple authors in MLA style?

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For a source with two authors, include both last names in the in-text citation. For three or more authors, use the first author's last name followed by 'et al.'

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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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 and allow readers to locate the full citation in the works cited page.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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What is the correct format for citing a book in MLA style?

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The correct format for citing a book in MLA style includes the author's last name, first name, title of the book in italics, publisher, and year of publication.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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What should you do if you are quoting a source that has a quote within it?

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Use single quotation marks for the quote within the quote and double quotation marks for the main quote.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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How do you handle citations for online sources in MLA style?

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For online sources, include the author's name, title of the webpage, website name, publisher (if available), publication date, and URL.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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What is a works cited page?

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A works cited page is a list of all the sources referenced in a paper, formatted according to MLA guidelines.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9