In-text citations
When you use an in-text citation
when you quote a source, when you paraphrase from a source, when you reference an idea, concept or phrase from a source.
anytime you get something from a source, whether you directly quote it or paraphrase it
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How is "common knowledge" defined and do you need to include a citation for it?
Generally not cited. Common knowledge includes information widely available in reference works, such as basic biographical facts about prominent persons and the dates and circumstances of major historical events. When the facts are in dispute, however, or when your reader may want more information about your topic, it is good practice to document the source of the material you borrow.
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MLA 9 requires all entries on a works cited to have this specific line spacing and alignment style
What is double-spaced with hanging indent?
When material is taken from another source, one of two things that must ALWAYS be included in your citation
what is author's name or title of material
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If you have inserted a short quotation with a parenthetical citation, this is where the period goes.
at the end of the sentence, after the quoted material and parenthetical citation
True or false: You don't need to cite a paraphrase because it is your own words.
False- It is still someone else's idea, even if it is your own words you need to cite it.
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if no author is listed, entries begin with this element instead
What is the title?
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what are the standard formatting guidelines for a paper in MLA format?
times new roman, size 12 font, 1 inch margins, page numbers in upper right hand header
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Between the in-text citation and the full citation, what needs to match?
The first text inside the parenthetical citation and the first words of the full citation need to match.
Plagiarism violates what rule at Duke?
Duke Community Standard
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For journal articles, volume and issue numbers are formatted this way
vol. 21, no. 1
Example:
Salafia, Elizabeth Blodgett, and Jessica Lemer. "Associations Between Multiple Types of Stress and Disordered Eating Among Girls and Boys in Middle School." Journal of Child and Family Studies, vol. 21, no. 1, 2012, pp.148-57. Academic Search Complete, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10826-011-9458-z.
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The titles of journals, books, films, images, paintings, photographs (containers) etc-should be formatted this way while chapters, songs, articles, etc should be formatted this way.
What is all letters should be italicized and shorter pieces go in quotations?
"chapter one" in Book
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How you treat a long quotation in-text?
For quotations that are more than four lines of prose or three lines of verse, place quotations in a free-standing block of text and omit quotation marks. Start the quotation on a new line, with the entire quote indented 1/2 inch from the left margin while maintaining double-spacing. Your parenthetical citation should come after the closing punctuation mark.
The two main types of plagiarism
unintentional and intentional
Is this a correct MLA citation for a book
Phillips, Robert. Ancient Egyptian Artifacts. Chicago University Press, 2023.
Yep.
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What are the four lines of an MLA header in order, positioned in the top left corner of the first page?
In this exact order from top to bottom:
Your name
Professor's name
Course name
Date format of Day Month Year
Is this a correct in-text citation?
Charles Gunther, a marine biologist, states, "Whales as a species are around three decades from extinction." (43)
Nope.
Period is in the wrong place. Needs to be after in-text citation.
Charles Gunther, a marine biologist, states, "Whales as a species are around three decades from extinction" (43).
key to paraphrasing
Re-writing into your own words while still citing original text
Name the six things wrong with this citation.
Johnson, Sarah. "Poetry in the Digital Age" Journal of Literary Studies Vol. 15, No. 2, Spring, 2024, pgs. 123-45.
DOUBLE POINTS
Correct citation:
Johnson, Sarah. "Poetry in the Digital Age." Journal of Literary Studies, vol. 15, no. 2, Spring 2024, pp. 123-45.
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The symbol placed in the middle of a direct quote to indicate you've removed some words
What is an ellipses, or "..."
Example; In an essay on urban legends, Jan Harold Brunvand notes that "some individuals make a point of learning every recent rumor or tale . . . and in a short time a lively exchange of details occurs" (78).