Mastering MLA Quotations and Citations

Mr. Hebda from the Lackawanna College Writing Center explains how to format quotations in MLA style. The video covers the importance of using quotations to support arguments, basic rules for quoting, integrating quotes into essays, and proper citation methods, including handling multiple authors and citing websites. The tutorial emphasizes the need for in-text citations to avoid plagiarism and provides examples of introducing quotes effectively.

Why are direct quotations important in essays?

• They make the essay longer.

• They make the essay more entertaining.

• They provide evidence from experts to support arguments.

• They are required by all teachers.

What is a key rule for using quotations in MLA format?

• Quotations should be in quotation marks.

• Quotations should be in italics.

• Quotations should be longer than a sentence.

• Quotations should be in bold.

What must always be included at the end of a sentence that uses a quotation?

• A page number.

• A bibliography entry.

• An in-text citation.

• A footnote.

Why should most of an essay be in your own words rather than using long quotations?

• It is easier to write.

• It avoids plagiarism.

• It shows your understanding and analysis.

• It makes the essay shorter.

What is a better way to use a long quotation in an essay?

• Use the entire sentence as it is.

• Focus on a strong phrase within the sentence.

• Ignore the quotation and write your own thoughts.

• Summarize the entire sentence in your own words.

Which of the following is a good way to introduce a quotation?

• Everyone knows that...

• According to one author...

• In my opinion...

• It is said that...

How does mentioning the author's name in the introduction of a quotation affect the citation?

• You don't need to include the author's name in the in-text citation.

• You need to include the author's initials in the in-text citation.

• You need to include the author's full name in the in-text citation.

• You need to include the author's name twice in the in-text citation.

What does 'et al.' mean when citing multiple authors?

• And also

• And others

• And all

• And above

Where should you look for the author's name on a webpage if it is not immediately visible?

• In the URL

• In the middle of the page

• In the comments section

• At the top or bottom of the page

How should you cite a webpage if no author is found?

• Use the full title of the webpage.

• Use the URL of the webpage.

• Use a shortened form of the webpage title in quotation marks.

• Use the date of access.