MLA Citation Flashcard

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What are the key components of a works cited page in MLA citation?

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Author's name, title of the source, title of the container, other contributors, version, number, publisher, publication date, location, and URL.

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What information is required for MLA citation of an online source?

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Author's name, title of the source, title of the website, publication date, URL, date of access.

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What is an in-text citation in MLA format?

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A brief citation within the body of the paper that indicates the source of information.

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When should you use a works cited page in MLA citation?

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When providing citations for sources used in the paper.

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What are the basic formatting rules for MLA citation?

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Using a hanging indent for the second and subsequent lines of citations, using italics for the titles of longer works, and placing the author's name and page number in parentheses for in-text citations.

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What is the purpose of a works cited page?

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To provide a list of all sources referenced in a paper, allowing readers to locate the original materials.

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How do you format a book citation in MLA style?

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Author's Last Name, First Name. Title of Book. Publisher, Publication Date.

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What is the difference between a works cited page and a bibliography?

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A works cited page lists only the sources cited in the paper, while a bibliography includes all sources consulted, whether cited or not.

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What is the correct way to cite a journal article in MLA format?

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Author's Last Name, First Name. "Title of Article." Title of Journal, vol. number, no. number, Year, pages.

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How do you cite a website in MLA format?

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Author's Last Name, First Name. "Title of Web Page." Title of Website, Publisher, Publication Date, URL.