In-Text Citations in MLA Format: 8th Edition Overview

This video introduces the 8th edition of MLA Citation Style, focusing on in-text citations. It explains the importance of citing sources within the body of a paper and describes two methods for in-text citations: placing the citation at the end of a sentence or incorporating it within the sentence. The video also covers how to cite works with multiple authors, corporate authors, and works without known authors. It emphasizes the need for in-text citations to correspond with the Works Cited page and provides additional resources for further learning.

What is the primary focus of the video on MLA Citation Style?

• Formatting the title page

• In-text citations

• Creating a bibliography

• Using footnotes

What information is included in MLA in-text citations?

• Author's first name and page number

• Title of the work and page number

• Author's last name and page number

• Author's last name and publication year

Where should the period be placed when using in-text citations at the end of a sentence?

• After the author's name

• After the citation

• Before the parentheses

• Before the citation

How should you cite a source with no page number?

• Include 'n.p.' in the citation

• Omit the page number

• Use 'page not available'

• Include the URL instead

How do you cite a work with two authors in MLA style?

• List the first author's last name followed by 'et al.'

• Only list the first author's last name

• Include both authors' last names with 'and' between them

• Use the first author's initials and last name

What does 'et al.' mean in MLA citations?

• Author unknown

• And others

• Edited by

• Also known as

How should you cite a source with a corporate author?

• Use 'Anonymous' and the page number

• Include the corporation's address

• Use the name of the corporation and the page number

• List the CEO's name and the page number

What should you do if there is no known author for a source?

• Use 'Anonymous' as the author

• Use a shortened title of the work

• Leave the author field blank

• Use the publisher's name

What must in-text citations correspond to in your paper?

• The introduction

• The abstract

• The conclusion

• The Works Cited page

Where can you find more detailed resources on creating MLA citations?

• Library of Congress

• Wikipedia

• Google Scholar

• Purdue OWL