MLA Citation and Plagiarism Concepts

The workshop introduces the MLA 9th Edition citation style, explaining the importance of citing sources to avoid plagiarism and maintain academic integrity. It covers how to cite books and articles, create in-text and full citations, and format a Works Cited page. The session also highlights resources for further MLA guidance and provides practical examples to reinforce learning.

Why is it important to cite sources in academic work?

• To make the paper look longer

• To avoid plagiarism and give credit to original authors

• To confuse the reader

• To fill up space in the paper

What is plagiarism?

• Citing all sources correctly

• Writing a paper without any sources

• Copying someone else's work without giving credit

• Using your own ideas in a paper

Which citation style is commonly used in the Humanities?

• Chicago

• APA

• MLA

• ASA

In MLA style, where do in-text citations appear?

• At the beginning of the paper

• In the footnotes

• In parentheses at the end of the sentence

• In the bibliography

What is the first step in creating a full citation in MLA style?

• Choosing a random format

• Identifying the source type

• Writing the author's name

• Finding the publication date

What should you pay special attention to when formatting a citation?

• The color of the text

• The font size

• Punctuation, capitalization, and italics

• The number of pages

Where can you find free MLA resources online?

• A personal website

• Social media

• A random blog

• ELAC Libraries’ citation guide

What is a hanging indent?

• An indent used for the last line of a paragraph

• An indent used for the second line of a citation

• An indent used for the title of the paper

• An indent used for the first line of a paragraph

What should you do if you don't have access to the official MLA Handbook?

• Give up on citing correctly

• Find free online resources that use the current edition

• Use outdated resources

• Guess the citation format

Where can you take the MLA quiz if it's not available in your Canvas class?

• At bit.ly/CiteRightMLAform

• In a textbook

• On a random website

• At the library