Punctuating Citations

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What is a parenthetical MLA citation?

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A parenthetical MLA citation is a brief reference within the text that includes the author's last name and the page number from which the information is taken, formatted as (Author Page).

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What is the correct format for a parenthetical MLA citation?

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(Smith 5).

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How do you cite a source with multiple authors in MLA format?

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For two authors, use both last names: (Smith and Johnson 23). For three or more authors, use the first author's last name followed by 'et al.': (Smith et al. 45).

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What should you do if you paraphrase information from a source?

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You must still provide a parenthetical citation to credit the original source.

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What is the purpose of a parenthetical citation?

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To give credit to the original source of information and to allow readers to locate the source in the Works Cited list.

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What is the correct way to format a quote in MLA style?

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Quotes should be enclosed in quotation marks, followed by a parenthetical citation with the author's last name and page number.

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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 information in your own words.

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What is the correct citation format for a book with one author?

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(Author Last Name Page Number). Example: (Smith 10).

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How do you cite a source with no author in MLA format?

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Use a shortened title of the work in place of the author's name: ("Title" Page Number).

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What is the correct format for citing a source with a page number in MLA?

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(Author Last Name Page Number). Example: (Tannen 7).