MLA Citation Practices and Guidelines

This video tutorial by Deanna Parker, an academic coach at SNHU, guides viewers through creating works cited entries using MLA 9th edition. It covers the distinction between in-text citations and works cited pages, explaining the components of each. The tutorial provides detailed instructions on citing various sources, including print books, ebooks, journal articles, and online resources, using the MLA template of core elements. It emphasizes the importance of proper punctuation and formatting, ensuring viewers can confidently create accurate citations.

What is the main focus of the video tutorial?

• Creating a works cited entry using MLA 9th edition

• Creating a works cited entry using APA style

• Creating a bibliography using Chicago style

• Creating a reference list using Harvard style

What is the primary difference between in-text citations and works cited pages?

• Works cited pages are not necessary in MLA format

• In-text citations are brief references within the text

• Works cited pages are included in the introduction

• In-text citations are longer than works cited entries

What analogy is used to describe the relationship between in-text citations and works cited?

• A needle and thread

• A pen and paper

• A top and bottom piece of bread in a sandwich

• A lock and key

What is the purpose of a works cited page?

• To provide an abstract

• To list only books used

• To summarize the paper

• To list all sources used in a paper

What is the purpose of the MLA template of core elements?

• To write an abstract

• To create a works cited entry

• To format a research paper

• To create a bibliography

Which of the following is NOT a core element in the MLA template?

• Abstract

• Title

• Author

• Publisher

What should be done if a source lacks certain core elements?

• Use placeholders for missing elements

• Skip citing the source

• Guess the missing elements

• Omit the missing elements

When citing a book with two authors, how should the second author's name be formatted?

• First name, Last name

• First name Last name

• Last name, First name

• Last name First name

What should be included in a works cited entry for a print book?

• Author, Title, Publisher, Publication Date

• Author, Title, Journal Name, DOI

• Author, Title, Version, URL

• Author, Title, URL, Date Accessed

How is the title of a book formatted in a works cited entry?

• In italics

• In bold

• In quotes

• Underlined