Citing Sources in MLA Format: Creating a Works Cited Page

This video tutorial explains how to properly cite references in a works cited page using MLA format. It highlights the importance of works cited in academic writing, detailing its role in connecting in-text citations, avoiding plagiarism, and enhancing credibility. The tutorial provides step-by-step instructions on formatting a works cited page, including tips on using online tools like Scribbr for easy citation. It concludes with additional resources for avoiding plagiarism and citing in-text citations.

Why is a works cited page important in academic writing?

• It helps to avoid plagiarism.

• It makes the paper look longer.

• It is optional and not necessary.

• It is only required for books.

What should a works cited page connect to?

• The title page.

• The in-text citations.

• The bibliography.

• The appendix.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of a works cited page?

• It allows readers to fact-check.

• It makes the paper more colorful.

• It helps avoid plagiarism.

• It raises the writer's credibility.

What should be the title of the works cited page?

• Bibliography

• References

• Works Cited

• Sources

How should the sources be ordered in a works cited page?

• By date of publication

• By the length of the source

• By author's last name

• Alphabetically by the first letter

What is a hanging indent?

• All lines are indented equally.

• The first line is not indented, and the rest are indented.

• None of the lines are indented.

• The first line is indented, and the rest are not.

Which tool is recommended for generating MLA citations?

• Microsoft Word

• Wikipedia

• Scribbr

• Google Scholar

What should you do if a website does not provide a complete MLA citation?

• Use a different citation style.

• Manually enter the information.

• Make up the missing information.

• Ignore the source.

What should you avoid doing when creating a works cited page?

• Alphabetizing the sources.

• Copy-pasting a URL as a citation.

• Using a hanging indent.

• Double-spacing the entries.

What is the basic rule of thumb for filling out citation information?

• Only include the title of the source.

• Include as much information as possible.

• Only include the author's name.

• Leave out any information that is hard to find.