In-text Citations Mastery

What is the correct MLA format for citing a direct quotation?

• (Author's Last Name Page Number)

• Title of the Work Page Number

• Author's First Name Page Number

• Author's Last Name Year

Which of the following is an example of an effective signal phrase for introducing a quote?

• In conclusion...

• As I said...

• To be honest...

• 'According to the author...'

In MLA format, where should the period be placed when citing a direct quote?

• Before the citation within the quotation marks.

• After the citation within the quotation marks.

• After the citation outside the quotation marks.

• Before the citation outside the quotation marks.

Why is it important to use signal phrases when incorporating quotes in your writing?

• To make the writing longer

• To confuse the reader

• To provide context, attribution, and avoid plagiarism.

• To show off vocabulary

What information should be included in a signal phrase?

• Title of the source only

• Author's name and source of information

• Author's name and date of birth

• Page number and publication date

Which of the following is an example of a properly formatted MLA in-text citation?

• (Doe, 123)

• (Smith 123)

• (Smith 321)

• (Jones 1234)

What role do in-text citations play in academic writing?

• In-text citations are only required for direct quotes

• In-text citations provide credit to original sources, support arguments, and help readers locate sources.

• In-text citations are not necessary in academic writing

• In-text citations are used to confuse readers

In MLA format, how should a long quote (more than 4 lines) be formatted in the text?

• As a block quote with 2 inch indentation, single spaced, and with quotation marks.

• As a block quote with 1 inch indentation, double spaced, and without quotation marks.

• As a bullet point list within the text, without indentation, and single spaced.

• As a footnote at the end of the document, without any indentation or spacing.

What is the purpose of including page numbers in in-text citations?

• To make the text look longer and more academic

• To confuse readers by providing irrelevant information

• To help readers locate the specific information being referenced within a larger work.

• To show off the author's knowledge of page numbers

Choose the correct in-text citation for a book with one author.

• (Smith, p. 59)

• (Smith 59)

• (John Smith, p. 59)

• (Smith, John 59)

Answer explanation

The correct in-text citation format for a book with one author is (Smith 59), where the author's last name is followed by the page number without a comma between them.