MLA Citation Format Challenges

The video tutorial introduces over 200 MLA citation formats and offers a simple method to create citations using templates and models. It guides viewers through identifying source types and composing citations for academic journals, emphasizing accuracy and verification. Additional resources, including a PDF and playlist, are provided for further learning.

What is one of the challenges mentioned in memorizing MLA citation formats?

• They are only available online.

• They are too simple.

• They are not used in academic writing.

• There are over 200 different formats.

What is one method suggested for creating MLA citations?

• Using APA format instead.

• Ignoring citation rules.

• Writing them by hand.

• Using a citation machine.

What is the purpose of the split screen in the workshop?

• To watch two videos at once.

• To view templates and compose citations simultaneously.

• To compare different citation styles.

• To play a game while learning.

Where can you find citation models besides the provided PDF?

• In a local bookstore.

• On social media platforms.

• In a newspaper.

• In any college or university library.

What type of source is 'The Mississippi Quarterly' identified as?

• An academic journal.

• A newspaper.

• A magazine.

• A blog post.

What is the first element to include when composing a citation for an academic journal?

• The publication date.

• The title of the article.

• The DOI.

• The author's name.

How should the title of the article be formatted in the citation?

• In quote marks.

• In bold.

• Underlined.

• In italics.

What follows the title of the publication in the citation?

• The author's name.

• The volume number.

• The publication date.

• The DOI.

What is the significance of the 'pp' before the page range in the citation?

• It indicates the publication date.

• It highlights the author's name.

• It marks the DOI.

• It denotes the page range.

What is the correct order of elements in an MLA citation for an academic journal?

• Author's name, publication title, article title, volume number, issue number, page numbers, database name, DOI.

• Article title, author's name, publication title, volume number, issue number, page numbers, database name, DOI.

• Publication title, author's name, article title, volume number, issue number, page numbers, database name, DOI.

• Author's name, article title, publication title, volume number, issue number, page numbers, database name, DOI.