MLA Citation Concepts and Guidelines

This video tutorial explains how to cite websites in your work cited list according to the seventh edition of the MLA Handbook. It emphasizes the importance of using credible sources and provides guidance on evaluating website reliability. The tutorial details the steps for citing an entire website and individual pages or documents, including the necessary information to include. It concludes with additional resources for further help with MLA style.

What edition of the MLA Handbook is referenced in the video for citing websites?

• Sixth Edition

• Seventh Edition

• Eighth Edition

• Ninth Edition

According to the video, which type of sources should be prioritized for university research papers?

• Personal websites

• Social media posts

• Peer-reviewed journals

• Blogs

What should you do if your instructor requires only scholarly sources?

• Search for blogs

• Visit the library homepage for books and journals

• Use any website you find

• Rely on Wikipedia

Which type of websites are considered credible according to the video?

• Online forums

• Social media pages

• Government websites

• Personal blogs

What is the first piece of information you should include when citing an entire website?

• Website URL

• Author's last name

• Date of access

• Publisher's name

If no author is available for a website, what should you start with in your citation?

• The website's URL

• The name of the site

• The date of access

• The publisher's name

What abbreviation is used if no publisher is available for a website?

• n.a.

• n.p.

• n.d.

• n.r.

How should the date of publication be formatted in an MLA citation?

• Month, Day, Year

• Year, Month, Day

• Day, Month, Year

• Day, Year, Month

What should you enter if no date is available for a website?

• n.p.

• n.r.

• n.a.

• n.d.

What does 'medium of publication' refer to in MLA citations?

• The language of the text

• The length of the document

• The format of the source

• The type of content