MLA Formatting and Citation Practices

The video tutorial emphasizes the importance of documenting sources to maintain credibility in research. It guides viewers on creating a preliminary bibliography and introduces the MLA formatting style, focusing on sources and containers. The tutorial also highlights the use of Google Docs for automatic citation generation, simplifying the process of creating a works cited page.

Why is it important to document your sources when presenting information?

• To make your presentation longer

• To establish credibility and support your claims

• To avoid using your own ideas

• To confuse the audience

What is a preliminary bibliography?

• A summary of your research findings

• A list of potential sources for your research

• A draft of your final paper

• A list of all the books you own

What does MLA stand for?

• Media Literacy Association

• Music and Literature Association

• Mathematics Learning Association

• Modern Language Association

In MLA format, what is a 'container'?

• The introduction of your paper

• The main topic of your research

• The website or publication where a source is found

• A physical box for storing books

What tool can help automate the creation of citations in Google Docs?

• Google Slides

• Google Sheets

• Google Calendar

• Google Docs Citation Tool

What is a 'works cited' page?

• A page with your personal opinions

• A summary of your research

• A page listing all the sources you referenced in your work

• A list of all the websites you visited

How should entries be ordered on a works cited page?

• By the order you used them in your paper

• By the length of the source

• By the date you accessed them

• Alphabetically by the author's last name

What is a 'hanging indent' in MLA formatting?

• An indent for the conclusion section

• An indent for the title of the paper

• An indent for every line except the first in a citation

• An indent for the first line of each paragraph

Why is punctuation important in MLA formatting?

• Professors may be strict about correct punctuation

• It makes the document look pretty

• It is not important at all

• It helps in understanding the content

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

• Make up the missing information

• Use a different citation style

• Leave it blank and fill in what you can

• Skip the source entirely