Citing Sources in MLA Format

This video tutorial explains how to cite various sources in MLA format, including books, website articles, YouTube videos, and newspaper articles. It provides detailed steps for each type of source, highlighting the differences in formatting. The tutorial also offers additional tips, such as avoiding URLs in citations and using tools like EasyBib and RefMe for assistance.

What is the primary purpose of citing sources in MLA format?

• To make the document look professional

• To confuse the reader

• To provide a convenient way to locate the source of information

• To increase the word count of the document

What information is NOT required when citing a book in MLA format?

• Year of publication

• URL of the book

• Title of the book

• Author's last name

When handwriting a book title in MLA format, how should it be formatted?

• Underlined

• In italics

• In bold

• In quotation marks

What is the correct format for a book title when typing in MLA format?

• In quotation marks

• In bold

• Underlined

• In italics

What should you write at the end of a book citation to indicate it's a print source?

• Print

• Paper

• Printed

• Hardcopy

What is a key difference when citing a website article compared to a book?

• The title is in quotation marks

• The author's name is not required

• The publisher is not mentioned

• The publication year is omitted

What should you do if there is no publication date available for a website article?

• Use the current date

• Leave the date section blank

• Guess the date

• Use the abbreviation 'n.d.'

What is the correct order of information for citing a website article?

• Publisher, author's name, title, website name, date accessed

• Title, author's name, website name, publisher, date accessed

• Author's name, title, website name, publisher, date accessed

• Website name, title, author's name, publisher, date accessed

What should you do if you can't find the publisher of a website?

• Search for it at the bottom of the website

• Leave it blank

• Use 'Anonymous'

• Use 'n.d.'

When citing a YouTube video, what information is used instead of the author's name?

• The video's length

• The username of the uploader

• The video's URL

• The video's title