Integrating Quotes and MLA

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What is the correct arrangement of the Works Cited page?

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Alphabetically, by the author's last name.

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Which quote is best introduced correctly?

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With conviction and integrity, he argues that "the United States was founded on the belief that all men are created equal."

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True or false: Only direct quotes need to be cited.

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False.

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How should the quote be integrated? "I don't bother suggesting Prim learn how to hunt. I tried to teach her a couple times and it was disastrous."

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To show how different she and Prim are, Katniss explains, "I don't bother suggesting Prim learn how to hunt. I tried to teach her a couple times and it was disastrous" (Collins 5).

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If there is no author, how should the citation appear on the Works Cited page?

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"In Forecasting Their Emotions, Most People Flunk Out." New York Times, 16 Feb. 1999. www.nytimes.com.

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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.

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What is an in-text citation?

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A brief reference within the text that indicates the source of a quote or idea.

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What is the format for citing a book in MLA style?

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

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What is the difference between a direct quote and a paraphrase?

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A direct quote is the exact wording from a source, while a paraphrase is a restatement of the source's ideas in your own words.

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What should be included in an in-text citation for a book?

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The author's last name and the page number.