Mastering MLA Citations: In-Text and Works Cited

What is the primary purpose of citations according to the MLA Handbook?

• To properly attribute ideas to their creators

• To increase the length of the paper

• To confuse the reader

• To make the paper look more professional

What is 'citation chaining'?

• A technique to avoid plagiarism

• A way to organize your citations

• A process to create in-text citations

• A method to find similar works on a topic

What are the two main parts of MLA citation style?

• Footnotes and Endnotes

• In-Text Citations and Works Cited

• Annotations and References

• References and Bibliography

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

• Publisher

• Date of Access

• Title of Source

• Author

How should the author's name be formatted in an MLA citation?

• Only initials

• Full name without inversion

• Last name first

• First name first

What should you do if your source does not contain all the core elements?

• Make up the missing information

• Skip the citation

• Include only the available information

• Use a different citation style

How should the Works Cited list be formatted?

• Double spaced and in alphabetical order

• Single spaced and in alphabetical order

• Single spaced and in order of appearance

• Double spaced and in order of appearance

What should you do if the work you are citing does not have page numbers?

• Use the chapter number

• Use the paragraph number

• Only use the author's name

• Skip the citation

Which of the following is a correct example of an in-text citation in MLA style?

• (Smith 23)

• (23 Smith)

• (Smith, 23)

• (23, Smith)

Where can you find additional help for MLA citations?

• McMaster University Library

• Your local bookstore

• Google Scholar

• Wikipedia