Citing Sources - MLA

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What should you do if you directly quote another author in your paper?

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You should cite it.

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Why is it important to cite a source?

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To give credit to the person who wrote the information, to know where you found the information, and to show that you did an investigation.

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Where does the Works Cited page go in a paper or presentation?

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At the end.

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Who can you ask if you are confused about citing sources?

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A teacher or librarian.

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In what order should your Works Cited page (bibliography) be arranged?

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Alphabetical order.

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What is a citation?

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A citation is a way to give credit to the sources you used in your work.

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What does MLA stand for?

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Modern Language Association.

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What is the purpose of a bibliography?

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To list all the sources you used in your research.

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What is a direct quote?

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A direct quote is when you use the exact words from a source.

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What is paraphrasing?

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Paraphrasing is when you restate information from a source in your own words.