In-Text Citations in MLA 9th Edition

This video introduces the 9th edition of MLA Citation Style, focusing on in-text citations. It explains two methods: placing citations at the end of sentences or within sentences. It covers how to cite works with multiple authors, corporate authors, and unknown authors. The video emphasizes the importance of linking in-text citations to the Works Cited page and provides additional resources for citation help.

What is the primary focus of the video?

• MLA Citation Style for Works Cited page

• MLA Citation Style for in-text citations

• Chicago Citation Style

• APA Citation Style

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What information is included in MLA in-text citations?

• Title of the work and page number

• Author's last name and page number

• Author's last name and publication year

• Author's first name and page number

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Where should the period be placed when using the first method of in-text citations?

• After the author's name

• Before the parentheses

• Before the citation

• After the citation

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What should you do if the source does not have a page number?

• Include the chapter number

• Omit the page number

• Include the paragraph number

• Include the section number

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

How do you include the author's name in the second method of in-text citations?

• In parentheses at the end of the sentence

• Within the sentence

• In a footnote

• In a separate reference list

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

How should you cite a work with two authors?

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

• Use 'et al.' after the first author's name

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

• List only the first author's name

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What does 'et al.' mean?

• Edited by

• And others

• Also known as

• In addition to

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

How should you cite a source with a corporate author?

• Use the name of the first author followed by 'et al.'

• Use the name of the editor

• Use a shortened title of the work

• Use the name of the corporation followed by the page number

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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

• Use the editor's name

• Use a shortened title of the work

• Use the publication date

• Use the name of the publisher

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What must in-text citations correspond to?

• A citation in the footnotes

• A citation in the appendix

• A citation in the Works Cited page

• A citation in the bibliography

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9