MLA Research & Citation Skills

What does MLA stand for in the context of research and citation?

• Mostly Literary Association

• Main Language Association

• Modern Language Association

• Modern Linguistics Association

Answer explanation

MLA stands for Modern Language Association in the context of research and citation.

Explain the basic formatting rules for an MLA-style paper.

• 14-point font, single spacing, 2-inch margins, footer with first name and page number, Bibliography page

• 12-point font, double spacing, 1-inch margins, header with last name and page number, Works Cited page

Answer explanation

The basic formatting rules for an MLA-style paper include using 12-point font, double spacing, 1-inch margins, a header with last name and page number, and a Works Cited page.

When should you use in-text citations in your research paper?

• When directly quoting, paraphrasing, or referring to specific information from another source.

• When you feel like it

• Only on weekends

• In the conclusion section only

Answer explanation

In-text citations should be used when directly quoting, paraphrasing, or referring to specific information from another source.

What information should be included in an in-text citation?

• Author's last name and page number

• URL of the website

• Title of the source

• Author's first name and publication year

Answer explanation

The correct information to be included in an in-text citation is the author's last name and page number.

Describe the components of a Works Cited page in MLA format.

• Author's name, Title of the source, Title of the container, Other contributors, Version, Number, Publisher, Publication date, City, URL or DOI

• Author's email, Title of the source, Title of the container, Other contributors, Version, Number, Publisher, Publication date, Location, URL or DOI

• Author's name, Title of the source, Title of the container, Other contributors, Version, Number, Publisher, Publication date, Location, ISBN

• Author's name, Title of the source, Title of the container, Other contributors, Version, Number, Publisher, Publication date, Location, URL or DOI

How should you format the title of a book in an MLA Works Cited entry?

• Use all capital letters for the title of the book

• Underline the title of the book

• Italicize the title of the book.

• Bold the title of the book

What is the purpose of paraphrasing in academic writing?

• Paraphrasing is meant to change the original meaning of the text

• The purpose of paraphrasing in academic writing is to restate information in your own words while maintaining the original meaning and citing the source.

• Paraphrasing is only necessary for direct quotations

• Paraphrasing is used to add personal opinions to the text

Explain the difference between paraphrasing and quoting sources.

• Paraphrasing involves using the exact words of the source, while quoting sources involves restating information in your own words.

• Paraphrasing involves summarizing the source, while quoting sources involves adding personal opinions.

• Paraphrasing and quoting sources are the same thing.

• Paraphrasing involves restating information in your own words, while quoting sources involves directly using the original words of the source.

Why is it important to properly cite sources to avoid plagiarism?

• To hide the original sources

• To give credit to original authors, show research depth, and allow verification.

• To confuse readers

• To make the text longer

Answer explanation

Properly citing sources is important to give credit to original authors, show research depth, and allow verification.

Provide an example of a correctly formatted in-text citation.

• For example, (Smith, 2019) is a correctly formatted in-text citation.

• (Brown, 2017)

• (Doe, 2020)

• (Johnson, 2018)

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'For example, (Smith, 2019) is a correctly formatted in-text citation.' as it provides a clear example of a properly formatted in-text citation.