Citing Sources in MLA Format: In-Text Citations Explained

This video tutorial explains how to properly cite sources in MLA format to avoid plagiarism. It covers the purpose of in-text citations, different methods for citing sources, and how to handle various types of sources, including books, articles, and websites. The tutorial also provides advanced techniques for complex citations, ensuring that viewers understand how to give proper credit in their writing.

What is the primary purpose of using in-text citations in MLA format?

• To give credit to the original source

• To increase the word count

• To confuse the reader

• To make the text look more professional

When citing a direct quote with a known author, where should the page number be placed?

• In the middle of the quote

• In a footnote

• At the beginning of the quote

• In parentheses at the end of the quote

If you paraphrase a quote, what should you still include in your citation?

• Nothing, since it's paraphrased

• Only the page number

• Only the author's name

• The author's name and page number

How should you cite a source from an organization without an individual author?

• Use the organization's name in parentheses

• Use 'Anonymous' in parentheses

• Use the title of the article in parentheses

• Leave the citation blank

When citing a long work like a book or a website without an author, how should the title be formatted?

• In quotes

• In italics

• Underlined

• In bold

How should you cite a classic work with multiple editions?

• Include the page number and edition details in parentheses

• Only include the page number

• Only include the edition details

• Include the author's name and page number

What should you do if you are citing two different authors with the same last name?

• Use their middle names

• Use their full names

• Use their initials

• Use their first names

When citing an online source, what should you include in parentheses?

• The author's email

• The URL

• The article name or website name

• The publication date

How should you cite a film or movie in MLA format?

• Include the director's name and the title in italics

• Include the producer's name and the title in quotes

• Include the main actor's name and the title in italics

• Include the release date and the title in quotes

What is the correct way to cite a YouTube video?

• Include the upload date

• Include the number of views

• Include the video's URL

• Include the author's name, title in quotes, and the timestamp