MLA Citations

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What is the correct format for a works cited entry for a book with an editor?

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Author's Last Name, First Name. *Title of Book*. Edited by Editor's First Name Last Name, Publisher, Year.

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How do you cite a webpage in MLA format?

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Author's Last Name, First Name. "Title of Webpage." *Website Name*, URL. Accessed Day Month Year.

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What is the correct format for a works cited entry for a book?

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Author's Last Name, First Name. *Title of Book*. Publisher, Year.

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How should author names be formatted when there are three or more authors?

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List the first author's Last Name, First Name, followed by 'et al.'

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How are containers formatted in a Works Cited entry?

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Containers should be italicized.

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What is the purpose of a works cited page?

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To provide a list of all sources referenced in a work, allowing readers to locate the original materials.

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What is the difference between a book and a container in MLA citations?

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A book is a standalone work, while a container is a larger work that includes smaller works (e.g., a journal or anthology).

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How do you format the title of a book in a works cited entry?

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The title of a book should be italicized.

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What is the correct way to cite a journal article in MLA format?

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Author's Last Name, First Name. "Title of Article." *Title of Journal*, vol. number, no. number, Year, pages.

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What is the correct format for citing multiple works by the same author?

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List the author's name once, followed by the titles of the works in alphabetical order.