MLA In-Text Citations

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What is the correct MLA in-text citation format for a source with an author and no page number?

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(Author's Last Name) is the correct format.

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How should you cite a source without an author in MLA format?

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Use the title of the work in quotation marks followed by the page number if available, e.g., (“Title of Work”).

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What is considered common knowledge in academic writing?

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Information that is widely known and can be found in at least three different sources.

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What is the correct MLA in-text citation format for a source with an author and a page number?

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(Author's Last Name Page Number) is the correct format, e.g., (Smith 10).

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True or False: Only direct quotes need to be cited in MLA format.

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False. Both paraphrased and quoted material must be cited.

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What should you do if a source has no page numbers?

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Cite the author’s last name only, e.g., (Stolley).

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What is the purpose of in-text citations in MLA format?

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To give credit to the original source of information and to allow readers to locate the source in the Works Cited page.

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How do you format an in-text citation for a work with two authors?

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Include both authors' last names, e.g., (Smith and Jones).

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What is the correct way to cite a source with three or more authors in MLA format?

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Use the first author's last name followed by 'et al.', e.g., (Smith et al.).

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When should you include a page number in an MLA in-text citation?

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When quoting directly or when paraphrasing specific information from a source.