In-text and In-line Citations
What is the difference between in-line and in-text citations?
What distinguishes a blog from an online newspaper or magazine?
It highlights personal experiences and is usually hosted on a website created by the blogger.
Is a title page required?
No, (unless specifically told otherwise)
Where is the bibliography located?
The last page of your essay (separate)
What does each letter stand for in the B.E.A.M. model?
Background, exhibit, argument, and method
What would be the in-text citation for this source:
Case, Sue-Ellen. “Eve's Apple, or Women's Narrative Bytes.” Technocriticism and Hypernarrative, special issue of Modern Fiction Studies, vol. 43, no. 3, 1997, pp. 631-50. Project Muse, doi:10.1353/mfs.1997.0056. Accessed on 16 Apr. 2026.
"Case" because the author's last name is Case
What element within the rhetorical situation helps the writer to make strategic decisions about where, how, and why they include certain examples, writing styles, and evidence?
The audience
Where should your page numbers be in an MLA formatted paper?
The top right side of your paper
What type of indentation must bibliographic entries have?
Hanging indentation
A blog post that you reference to format and organize your own blog post reflects which letter in the B.E.A.M. model?
Method
How do you in-line cite an argumentative source if you are using something from that author for the first time, and the source has no page numbers?
In-line: Introduce the author by first and last name, and then by last name throughout the paper
Apart from in-line and in-text citations, what digital feature can you use to document sources in a blog?
Hyperlinks
Do you need to double-space your bibliography?
Yes
What online resource should I use to check my MLA citations for accuracy?
Does the following need to be cited? If not, why? If so, what type of source is needed?
Towson University has undergone major construction in the last five years, including three academic buildings being completed by the start of the fall 2025 semester.
Yes, a background source.
What do you include in an in-text citation for a source that has three or more authors?
The first author's last name and then et al.
Ex: (Smith et al. 93)
How do you cite the quote if you are using something from that author for the first time?
You introduce them by first name and last name within the sentence (including the page # in parentheses when available). Then, you can refer to them by their last name or in-text throughout the rest of the paper
What is included with the page numbers in the header of your essay?
Your last name
What information goes first in a bibliographic entry?
Alphabetically by author's last name or alphabetically by the title (if author is unknown)
A video showing Pride celebrations across the country represents what type of source in the B.E.A.M. model?
Exhibit
Correct this in-text citation:
"There never was a good war or a bad peace." (Franklin, p. 24).
"There never was a good war or a bad peace" (Franklin 24).
How is a lede different from but complementary to a thesis statement/overarching claim statement?
The lede introduces context and establishes exigency to invite your reader to read more. Your thesis directly names your primary findings based on gathered research.
These are used when referring to other works in the title of your paper.
Quotes
I should include the URL of the source found using the Cook library database.
No. You should include the permalink or DOI
What are the primary characteristics of an "argument" source within the B.E.A.M. model?
The author is making their own argument, taking a stance on a topic, and/or revealing findings from the independent research.