MLA Citation Guidelines

What is the correct order of elements for a basic MLA book citation?

• Title of Book. Author's Last name, First name. Publisher, Year.

• Author's Last name, First name. Title of Book. Publisher, Year.

• Publisher, Year. Author's Last name, First name. Title of Book.

• Year. Title of Book. Author's Last name, First name. Publisher.

In MLA book citations, where are periods typically placed?

• After every word.

• Only at the very end of the citation.

• After major elements like the title, publisher, and year.

• After author elements.

How should book titles be formatted in an MLA citation?

• Enclosed in quotation marks and capitalized normally.

• Bolded and in all caps.

• Italicized and in title case (all major words capitalized).

• Underlined and in lowercase.

What is the standard MLA format for an in-text citation for a book?

• (Author, Year)

• (Title, Page Number)

• (Author Page Number)

• (Publisher, Year, Page Number)

When citing a book with more than two authors in MLA, how should the authors be listed?

• List all authors in full.

• List the first author followed by "et al."

• List only the first author.

• List the first author and the last author.

How is a specific chapter or essay from an edited collection cited in MLA?

• The chapter title is italicized, and the book title is in quotation marks.

• The chapter title is in quotation marks, and the book title is italicized.

• Only the book title is cited, with page numbers.

• Only the chapter title is cited, with the editor's name.

Where should the translator's name be included in an MLA citation for a translated book?

• Before the author's name.

• After the publisher and year.

• After the book's title.

• It is not necessary to include the translator's name.

How are corporate or organizational authors listed in an MLA citation?

• By the first and last name of the organization's CEO.

• By the full name of the organization.

• By an abbreviation of the organization's name.

• They are not listed as authors; the title takes their place.