Citing Sources Effectively in MLA Format

This video tutorial by Ashley Marshall explains the importance of citing sources in academic writing, focusing on MLA formatting. It covers the use of Purdue Owl and EasyBib as tools to help create accurate citations. The video provides a practical example of citing a book and emphasizes the need to avoid plagiarism by properly crediting original authors. It concludes with a reminder to verify citations using reliable resources.

Why is it important to cite sources in academic work?

• To make the paper longer

• To confuse the reader

• To avoid plagiarism

• To add more words

Which citation style is typically used for science papers?

• MLA

• APA

• Chicago

• Harvard

What does MLA stand for?

• Modern Literature Association

• Modern Learning Association

• Modern Language Association

• Modern Language Academy

Where does the Modern Language Association originate?

• United Kingdom

• Canada

• Australia

• United States

What are the two main components of MLA formatting?

• Title page and abstract

• Footnotes and endnotes

• In-text citations and works cited list

• In-text citations and bibliography

Where should parenthetical citations be placed in a sentence?

• At the end of the sentence, inside the punctuation

• In the middle of the sentence

• At the end of the sentence, outside the punctuation

• At the beginning of the sentence

Which website is recommended for generating MLA citations?

• CitationMachine

• EasyBib

• BibMe

• CiteThisForMe

What type of sources can EasyBib help you cite?

• Websites only

• Only digital files

• Books only

• Various types including books, websites, and journals

What should you do if some information is missing when creating a citation on EasyBib?

• Ignore it

• Leave the citation incomplete

• Guess the information

• Enter the missing information manually

What is the title of the series recommended for learning about essay writing?

• Mastering Essays Series

• Effective Essay Writing Series

• Advanced Essay Techniques

• Essay Writing 101