Book Citations
How should a book title be formatted in a citation?
Italicized
What information do you need to start an online article citation?
The author's last name and first name, if available
What is included in a standard parenthetical citation for a book?
Author’s last name and page number.
What should the title of the Works Cited page be?
Works Cited
Where should the title of your paper appear in an MLA document?
Centered, below your name and above the first paragraph.
What order should the author's name be in for a book citation?
Last Name, First Name
How should the title of an online article be formatted?
In quotation marks
How do you format a citation if the author is already mentioned in the sentence?
Only include the page number in parentheses.
How should the book title be formatted on a Works Cited page?
Italicized.
What margins should be used in an MLA-formatted document?
1-inch margins on all sides.
What is the correct format for citing a book?
Author’s Last Name, First Name. Title of Book. Publisher, Year.
"What should you include if there is no page number for an online article?
Just the author’s last name or the article title in parentheses
What do you include if there is no page number (e.g., for an online source)?
Just the author's last name or the article title if no author
In what order should the author's name appear on a Works Cited entry?
Last Name, First Name.
What spacing should be used throughout an MLA paper?
Double spacing
How do you format the city of publication in a book citation?
Place it before the publisher's name.
How should the title of a website be formatted in an online article citation?
Italicized
How do you format a parenthetical citation for a source with two authors?
Both authors' last names, separated by 'and' (e.g., Smith and Johnson)
What publication details are needed for a book citation on a Works Cited page
City of publication, publisher, year of publication
How should page numbers be formatted in MLA
Include the author's last name and page number
Give an example of a book citation with a direct quote and page number. (A fake one will work)
The Shire was a land of peace" (Tolkien 123).
Why is it important to include both the article title and website title when citing an online source?
Including both the article and website titles provides context for the source, helps readers differentiate between specific articles and larger websites, and ensures the source can be easily found and verified
How would you cite a source with no author in parentheses?
Use the shortened article title in quotation marks
Why is it important to follow a consistent format for entries on the Works Cited page in MLA style?
A consistent format ensures clarity, helps readers locate the sources used, maintains academic credibility by adhering to standardized guidelines etc.
What size and type of font should be used in MLA format?
12-point Times New Roman.