MLA citations

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

• (Smith 123)

• (Roth 179)

• Roth, 179

• (179 Roth)

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

• True

• False

• Only Google is reliable

• Only Wikipedia is reliable

What should you do if a source has no author?

• Use the title of the work in place of the author's name in the citation.

• Cite the source as anonymous.

• Leave the author section blank in the citation.

• Use the publisher's name instead of the author's name.

Why is it important to cite sources?

• To show the reader where the information came from.

• To make the text look more professional.

• To increase the length of the document.

• To avoid plagiarism penalties.

What is MLA citation?

• 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.

• A method of organizing a bibliography in alphabetical order.

• A technique for summarizing research findings in a concise manner.

• A format for writing essays that includes a title page and abstract.

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

• At the end of the document.

• Inside parentheses.

• In a footnote.

• In the bibliography.

What type of information does NOT need to be cited?

• Your own words and ideas.

• Direct quotes from a source.

• Paraphrased content from a book.

• Statistics from a research paper.

What is the purpose of an in-text citation?

• To provide a summary of the entire text.

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

• To list all references at the end of the document.

• To enhance the visual appeal of the text.

How do you format a book title in MLA citations?

• Bold the title.

• Underline the title.

• Italicize the title.

• Place the title in quotation marks.

What is included in a works cited list?

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

• A summary of the main arguments presented in your work.

• A bibliography of books that influenced your research.

• A collection of personal notes and reflections on the topic.