Citing Refereces Using MLA

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What is plagiarism?

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Plagiarism is using the ideas or words of someone else and claiming they are your own.

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What is the purpose of a Works Cited page?

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The purpose of a Works Cited page is to show readers from where your information came.

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In what order should a Works Cited page be arranged?

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A Works Cited page should be in alphabetical order.

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Where does the Works Cited page go in a paper?

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The Works Cited page goes at the end of the paper or presentation.

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What does MLA stand for?

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MLA stands for Modern Language Association.

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What is the consequence of plagiarism?

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The consequence of plagiarism can include loss of credibility, academic penalties, and legal issues.

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What types of sources should be included in a Works Cited page?

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A Works Cited page should include books, articles, websites, and any other sources referenced in the paper.

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How do you format a book citation in MLA style?

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A book citation in MLA style includes the author's name, title of the book in italics, publisher, and year of publication.

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What is an in-text citation?

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An in-text citation is a brief reference within the text that indicates the source of information.

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Why is it important to cite sources?

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It is important to cite sources to give credit to the original authors and to allow readers to locate the sources.