Citing Sources and Avoiding Plagiarism in MLA Format

Why is it important to cite sources in your work?

• To provide supporting evidence and ensure accuracy

• To make your paper longer

• To confuse the reader

• To avoid writing more content

What is plagiarism?

• The theft of ideas or information without proper acknowledgment

• A way to summarize information

• A method of citation

• A type of research

Which of the following is NOT an example of plagiarism?

• Cutting and pasting text from the web without citing

• Summarizing another person's words without citation

• Creating your own original content

• Using another person's ideas without acknowledgment

What is a citation style?

• A way to summarize content

• A set standard for presenting citation information

• A type of plagiarism

• A method to avoid writing

Which citation style is generally used in the social sciences?

• APA

• MLA

• Harvard

• Chicago Manual of Style

What should you include in a proper MLA citation?

• Just the title of the article

• Only the web address

• The publication date only

• Author's first names and DOI

What is a DOI?

• A type of citation style

• A digital object identifier

• A web address

• A book title

Where can you find online citation style help at Wayne State University?

• At the student union

• At the Research Guides on the library home page

• In the university cafeteria

• In the sports complex

How can you contact a librarian for help?

• By visiting the sports complex

• By sending a letter

• By attending a university event

• Through chat, email, phone, or text

What should you do if you need more assistance with citations?

• Ignore the problem

• Use the 'Help' option on the library home page

• Ask a friend

• Guess the citation format