MLA Citations

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What is MLA citation?

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MLA citation is a style of referencing used in academic writing to give credit to sources of information, following guidelines set by the Modern Language Association.

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What is the purpose of an in-text citation?

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An in-text citation provides a brief reference within the text to the source of information, allowing readers to locate the full citation in the Works Cited page.

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What should you do if a source has no known author?

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If there is no known author, you should cite the title of the source in the in-text citation.

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Where should an MLA in-text citation be placed?

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An MLA in-text citation should be placed just after the information being cited.

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What is the format for a Works Cited entry for a book?

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The format is: Author's Last Name, First Name. Title of Book. Publisher, Year of Publication.

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What does it mean to 'indent' a paragraph?

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To 'indent' a paragraph means to start the first line of the paragraph further from the left margin than the rest of the paragraph.

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True or False: Common knowledge does not need to be cited.

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True.

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What is a transition in writing?

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A transition is a word or phrase that connects ideas and helps the flow of writing, especially when introducing a quote.

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What is the correct spacing for MLA format?

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MLA format requires double spacing throughout the entire document.

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What is the purpose of a title page in MLA format?

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In MLA format, a title page is not required; instead, the title is included on the first page of the text.