Citing Refereces Using MLA

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When copying something word for word, use ___

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quotation marks

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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 from where did you find the information, to show that you did an investigation, so your work is more complete.

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MLA stands for what?

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Modern Language Association

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How are entries organized on a Works Cited page?

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Alphabetically

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What is the list of all your citations called?

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Bibliography

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What is a citation?

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A reference to a source of information.

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What is the purpose of a Works Cited page?

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To list all the sources used in a paper.

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What does it mean to paraphrase?

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To restate information in your own words.

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What is plagiarism?

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Using someone else's work or ideas without giving proper credit.

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What is the difference between a bibliography and a Works Cited page?

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A bibliography includes all sources consulted, while a Works Cited page includes only those cited in the paper.