MLA Citation

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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, following guidelines set by the Modern Language Association.

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What is the purpose of an internal citation in MLA format?

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The purpose of an internal citation in MLA format is to provide a brief reference within the text that corresponds to a full citation in the Works Cited page, allowing readers to locate the source.

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True or False: A quotation needs to be at least five words before you use quotation marks.

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False

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True or False: You should have an internal citation for every quotation.

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True

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What is the correct punctuation order for a quote in MLA format?

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The correct punctuation order is: "Quote" (Citation).

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How should you punctuate a quote with an exclamation mark in MLA format?

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You should punctuate it as: "Quote!" (Citation).

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How should you punctuate a quote with a question mark in MLA format?

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You should punctuate it as: "Quote?" (Citation).

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What is the function of quotation marks in MLA citations?

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Quotation marks are used to indicate the exact words taken from a source.

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What should be included in the Works Cited page in MLA format?

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The Works Cited page should include full citations for all sources referenced in the text, formatted according to MLA guidelines.

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What is the difference between a direct quote and a paraphrase?

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A direct quote is the exact wording from a source, while a paraphrase is a restatement of the source's ideas in your own words.