MLA vs APA

How does the presentation of author names differ between APA and MLA Styles?

• In APA you use last names and first initials. In MLA you use full names if they're provided.

• There is no difference - names are presented the same way in both styles.

• In APA you use full names if they're provided. In MLA, you use last names and first initials.

How does the presentation of titles of books and articles differ between APA and MLA Styles?

• In APA only the first word of the title and subtitle are capitalized. In MLA all the important words are capitalized.

• There is no difference - titles of books and articles are presented the same way in MLA and APA Styles.

• In MLA only the first word of the title and subtitle are capitalized. In APA all the important words are capitalized.

Source Page is titled as "Works Cited"

• APA

• MLA

What format is this in-text citation: (Smith 25)

• APA

• MLA

(Yeo, Oh, Pyke, McDonald 1998)

• (Yeo, Oh, Pyke, McDonald 1998)

• (Yeo, Oh, Pyke, McDonald, 1998)

• (Yeo et al., 1998)

• (Yeo et al. 1998)

What is the correct author and year format for a journal article in a reference list?

• Brill, J. B. (2011).

• Brill, JB, (2011).

• Brill, J. B. 2011.

• John Brill, 2011.

What kind of spacing and font is used in both MLA and APA format?

• Double spacing, (Times New Roman )

• One Spacing

  (Arial)

• No spacing

  (Any font you want)

• No spacing

  (Times New Roman)

Which format uses last name and page number?

• MLA Format

• APA Format

When we cite a magazine article in ___ style, we put the title in the quotation marks.

• MLA

• APA

Source Page: The source page is called a “Works Cited”.

• MLA

• APA