How to Cite ANY Source in MLA Format (In-text Citations)

This video tutorial explains how to correctly cite various sources in MLA format to avoid plagiarism. It covers the purpose of citations, different methods for citing books, articles, websites, and multimedia sources, and addresses special cases like multiple authors and classic works. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of giving credit to original authors and provides practical examples for each citation scenario.

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

• To make the text look more professional

• To give credit to the original source

• To increase the word count

• To confuse the reader

When citing a book with a known author in MLA format, what information should be included?

• Author's name, book title, and publication year

• Author's name, page number, and publication year

• Author's name, page number, and book title

• Author's name, book title, and publisher

How should you cite a source with no known author in MLA format?

• Use the title of the work in quotes

• Use the title of the work in italics

• Use the publisher's name

• Use 'Anonymous' in place of the author's name

What is the correct way to cite a source with two authors in MLA format?

• List both authors' first names followed by the page number

• Use the first author's last name and the page number

• Use only the first author's last name followed by 'et al.'

• List both authors' last names followed by the page number

When citing a classic work with multiple editions, what additional information should be included?

• The edition number

• The publication year

• The publisher's name

• The editor's name

How should you cite an online article in MLA format?

• Use the author's name and the website name

• Use the article title in quotes and the website name in italics

• Include the full URL in the citation

• Use the website name and the publication date

What is the correct way to format a long quote in MLA format?

• Indent the quote and do not use quotation marks

• Place the quote in a separate paragraph with quotation marks

• Use italics for the entire quote

• Use quotation marks and include the quote in the text