Do Now 8/27/24 - Understanding Works Cited Pages

What is the purpose of a works cited page in a research paper?

• To list all the sources you consulted during your research

• To summarize the main points of your paper

• To provide a bibliography of all books in your library

• To include personal opinions about the sources

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Which of the following is a component of a citation in MLA format?

• The author's favorite color

• The publication date

• The number of pages in the book

• The author's birthdate

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What is plagiarism?

• Using your own previous work without citation

• Using someone else's work or ideas without giving proper credit

• Citing all sources correctly

• Writing a paper without any sources

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Which of the following is NOT a way to prevent plagiarism?

• Paraphrasing information and citing the source

• Copying and pasting text without citation

• Using quotation marks for direct quotes and citing the source

• Including a works cited page

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In MLA format, how should the title of a book be formatted in a works cited entry?

• Underlined

• Italicized

• Bolded

• In quotation marks

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In a "Works Cited" page, how are the entries typically organized?

• By the length of each source

• Alphabetically by the author's last name

• In the order that they appear in the paper

• By the publication date of each source

What information is typically included in a "Works Cited" page?

• A list of every book you have ever read

• A detailed summary of the research paper

• A list of sources that were referenced or quoted in the paper

• Your personal opinions about the sources