MLA Citation and Formatting Concepts

This video introduces the 8th edition of MLA Citation Style, focusing on the Works Cited page. It explains the importance of detailed citations for each source used in a paper and covers common source types like journal articles, magazines, newspapers, and websites. The video provides specific formats for citing these sources, including the use of DOIs and database names. It also offers guidance on formatting the Works Cited page with hanging indents and alphabetization. Resources like Purdue OWL and librarian assistance are recommended for further help.

What is the primary focus of the video on MLA Citation Style?

• Footnotes

• Works Cited page

• In-text citations

• Bibliography

Where is the Works Cited page located in a paper?

• At the beginning

• In the middle

• At the end

• In the appendix

What must each in-text citation correspond to?

• A footnote

• A bibliography entry

• A Works Cited entry

• An appendix note

What information is typically found at the top or bottom of a journal article?

• References

• Abstract

• Journal title and publication details

• Author's biography

What does DOI stand for?

• Data Object Index

• Digital Object Identifier

• Digital Online Index

• Document Online Identifier

How should the author's name be formatted in a journal article citation?

• Full name without commas

• Initials only

• Last name, first name

• First name, last name

What does 'et al.' mean in a citation?

• And others

• Edited by

• Also known as

• In collaboration with

In what case should the title of an article be written?

• Uppercase

• Lowercase

• Title case

• Sentence case

What should follow the journal title in a citation?

• Page numbers

• Volume number

• Author's name

• Publication date

What is the format for citing a webpage when there is no author?

• Leave the author blank

• Use 'Unknown'

• Use 'Anonymous'

• Start with the title