In-Text Citations: MLA Style

How do you cite a direct quote in MLA style?

• Include the author's last name and the page number in parentheses after the quote.

• Only include the author's last name in parentheses after the quote.

• Cite the quote in footnotes at the bottom of the page.

• Use a numbered reference list at the end of the document.

What is the correct format for citing a paraphrase in MLA style?

• Include the author's last name and the page number in parentheses at the end of the paraphrased text.

• Only include the author's last name in parentheses at the end of the paraphrased text.

• Cite the source in a footnote instead of in parentheses.

• Provide a full citation at the beginning of the paraphrased text.

What is a bibliography?

• A list of all the sources consulted for a research project, which may include works not directly cited in the text.

• A summary of the main points of a research paper.

• A collection of quotes from various authors.

• A detailed analysis of a single source used in research.

What is parenthetical notation?

• A method of organizing references at the end of a document.

• A style of writing that avoids citations altogether.

• Another name for in-text citations, where the citation is placed in parentheses within the text.

• A technique for summarizing information without direct quotes.

What is a works cited page?

• A list of all the sources referenced in a paper, formatted according to MLA guidelines.

• A summary of the main points of a paper.

• A bibliography of books used in a research project.

• A collection of quotes from various authors.

What information is typically included in an in-text citation?

• The author's last name and the page number from which the information was taken.

• The title of the work and the publication date.

• The author's first name and the chapter number.

• The publisher's name and the year of publication.

What is the correct way to cite a source with multiple authors in MLA style?

• List all authors' names in the in-text citation.

• Use the first author's last name followed by 'et al.' in the in-text citation.

• Cite only the last author's name in the in-text citation.

• Include the title of the work in the in-text citation.

What is the significance of the author's name in an in-text citation?

• It helps readers locate the full reference in the works cited page and gives credit to the original author.

• It is used to summarize the main idea of the text.

• It indicates the publication date of the source.

• It provides a brief overview of the author's biography.

Why is it important to use different citation styles?

• Different citation styles serve different academic disciplines and help maintain consistency and clarity in scholarly writing.

• All citation styles are the same and can be used interchangeably.

• Using different citation styles makes writing more complicated and confusing.

• Citation styles are only important for published works, not for academic papers.

What does MLA stand for?

• Modern Language Association

• Massive Language Algorithm

• Multi-Language Application

• Modern Linguistic Analysis