MLA citations

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What is MLA citation?

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MLA citation is a style of referencing used in academic writing to give credit to sources of information and ideas, following the guidelines set by the Modern Language Association.

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Where do you place your in-text citation in MLA format?

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Inside parentheses.

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Which of the following is a correctly formatted in-text citation in MLA?

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(Roth 179)

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True or False: Google and Wikipedia are reliable sources for academic citations.

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False.

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Why is it important to cite sources?

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To show the reader where the information came from.

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What does it mean to 'cite' a source?

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To provide a reference to the original source of information or ideas used in your work.

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What is included in a works cited list?

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A list of all the sources referenced in your work, formatted according to MLA guidelines.

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What type of information does NOT need to be cited?

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Your own words and ideas.

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What is the purpose of an in-text citation?

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To indicate the source of a specific piece of information or a quote within the text.

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How do you format a book title in MLA citations?

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Italicize the title.