MLA Basics Works Cited

How are entries organized on a Works Cited page?

• Alphabetically

• In the order they appear in the paper.

• By length

• Randomly

Answer explanation

Entries on a Works Cited page are organized alphabetically by the author's last name or the title if no author is available. This systematic arrangement allows readers to easily locate sources.

One purpose of a Works Cited page is to

• Show readers from where your information came.

• To add length to a paper.

• To stress out students

• To prove information in the paper is true.

Answer explanation

The correct answer is "Show readers from where your information came." A Works Cited page provides the sources used in a paper, allowing readers to verify and explore the information presented.

When citing a website, MLA requires the URL to be included.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

True. MLA format requires the inclusion of the URL when citing a website to provide a direct link to the source, ensuring proper attribution and accessibility.

When citing a website, MLA requires the URL to be included.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

True. MLA format requires the inclusion of the URL when citing a website to provide a direct link to the source, ensuring proper attribution and accessibility.

A citation entry should be alphabetized by:

• Title

• Author's first name

• Author's last name

• Publisher

Answer explanation

A citation entry should be alphabetized by the author's last name. This standard practice ensures consistency and makes it easier to locate sources in a bibliography.

When citing a website, MLA requires the URL to be included.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

True. MLA format requires the inclusion of the URL when citing a website to provide a direct link to the source, ensuring proper attribution and accessibility for readers.

A citation entry should be alphabetized by:

• Title

• Author's first name

• Author's last name

• Publisher

Answer explanation

A citation entry should be alphabetized by the author's last name, as this is the standard practice in most citation styles. This ensures consistency and makes it easier to locate sources in a reference list.

A citation entry should be alphabetized by:

• Title

• Author's first name

• Author's last name

• Publisher

Answer explanation

A citation entry should be alphabetized by the author's last name. This standard practice ensures consistency and makes it easier to locate sources in a bibliography.

A citation entry should be alphabetized by:

• Title

• Author's first name

• Author's last name

• Publisher

Answer explanation

A citation entry should be alphabetized by the author's last name, as this is the standard practice in most citation styles. This ensures consistency and makes it easier to locate sources in a reference list.

Which Author's name should come first on the works cited page:

• Alex Harper

• Jenny Andrews

• Decise Thomas

• Eric West

Answer explanation

In a works cited page, authors are listed alphabetically by last name. 'Andrews' comes before 'Harper' and 'West', making Jenny Andrews the correct choice to appear first.