MLA In-Text Citations

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What is the purpose of MLA in-text citations?

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To give credit to the original sources of information and ideas used in a text.

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True or False? Only direct quotes need to be cited.

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False

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What is considered common knowledge in MLA citation?

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Information that is widely known and can be found in at least three different sources.

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Which of the following is a correct MLA in-text citation format?

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Many of the students who plagiarize do so out of ignorance rather than deliberately (Smith 10).

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What should you do if a source has no page numbers in MLA citation?

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Cite the author’s last name only.

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True or False? You must cite paraphrased information in MLA format.

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True

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

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For two authors, use both last names (Smith and Jones 45). For three or more, use the first author's last name followed by 'et al.' (Smith et al. 45).

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What is an incorrect way to format an MLA in-text citation?

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English rocks (Ratliff, 14).

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When should you include a page number in an MLA citation?

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When quoting or paraphrasing specific information from a source that has page numbers.

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

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Use a shortened title of the work in place of the author’s name ("Title of Work").