MLA Citation Style Essentials

The video tutorial introduces the MLA citation style, explaining the importance of in-text and works cited citations to avoid plagiarism. It compares MLA with Wikipedia's citation style and provides detailed instructions on formatting works cited pages and creating entries. The tutorial also covers in-text citation formatting and offers resources for further assistance.

What is the primary purpose of using MLA citation style?

• To make the paper look professional

• To ensure the paper is double-spaced

• To prevent plagiarism and credit sources

• To use footnotes for additional information

In MLA style, where do in-text citations appear?

• At the end of the paper

• Within the text, after the idea or quote

• In the footnotes

• In the bibliography

What information does a works cited page provide?

• A list of all footnotes

• The author's biography

• Full publication details of sources

• A summary of the paper

How does MLA style differ from Wikipedia's citation style?

• MLA is only for online sources

• MLA uses footnotes, Wikipedia does not

• Both use the same citation format

• Wikipedia uses footnotes, MLA does not

What font and size are recommended for MLA works cited pages?

• Verdana, 11 point

• Times New Roman, 12 point

• Arial, 10 point

• Courier, 14 point

What should you do if a source has no author listed?

• Use 'Anonymous' as the author

• Create a fake author name

• Skip the source

• Use a shortened title of the work

When creating a works cited entry, what should you do first?

• Create the works cited entry

• Write the in-text citation

• Check the source's publication date

• Read the entire source

What is a common tool to help format citations correctly?

• Adobe Photoshop

• Google Maps

• EasyBib.com

• Microsoft Excel