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.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

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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.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

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CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

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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

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

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CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9