MLA Formatting
What two pieces of information are required in a basic in-text citation for a paraphrased idea in MLA format?
Author’s last name and page number (e.g., (Smith 23)).
Define paraphrasing
Restating someone else's idea in your own words while keeping the original meaning.
What does the C Stand for
Currency
What is the purpose of the thesis statement at the end of your introduction?
To state the main claim and preview the reasons/support for the paper.
Appeal to emotions
What is pathos?
Where does the Works Cited page appear in an MLA-formatted essay, and how should it be titled?
At the end of the essay on a new page titled "Works Cited" centered at the top.
Name one key difference between paraphrasing and summarizing.
Paraphrase keeps the same length/detail but uses different wording; summary is shorter and condenses main points.
Give one question you would ask to evaluate the "R" (Relevance) of a source.
Is the information current enough for the topic? Is the time frame appropriate?
What four parts should a strong body paragraph include (hint: topic sentence, evidence, and what else)?
Topic Sentence, Evidence, Reasoning/Explanation, and Transition
"As a pediatrician with 15 years of experience, I recommend this policy because it protects children's health."
What is ethos?
How should the header on the first page of an MLA essay be formatted (student name, course, due date, instructor)? Give the order.
A - Author. B - Boss. C - Class. D - Date.
List the strategy we can use to paraphrase without plagiarizing.
Read the source, circle and slash ideas, write the idea in your own words, and compare to the original; cite the source.
For the "A" (Authority) criterion, name two indicators that a source is authoritative.
Author’s credentials, affiliation, publisher, peer review.
What are your body paragraphs in this essay?
Two reasons/supporting points.
Logos?
Logos uses facts, statistics, logical reasoning, and clear explanations to support claims.
What is the correct MLA format for a book citation on the Works Cited page (author, title, publisher, year)? Provide the order of elements.
Author Last Name, First Name. Title (italicized). Publisher, Year.
Explain why simply changing a few words from the original source is not sufficient for a proper paraphrase and describe how to fix it.
Changing a few words is patchwriting and still plagiarizes; to fix it, fully reframe the idea in your own sentence structure and cite the source.
Explain how you would evaluate the "P" (Purpose) of a website article — what clues would you look for?
Look for the author's intent, presence of advertising, language tone, are claims supported by evidence, and whether the site is trying to sell or persuade.
What is the counterclaim and rebuttal?
A counterclaim is an opposing viewpoint; rebuttal addresses and refutes it, showing the writer considered alternatives and strengthens credibility.
Which ones should I use in my essay?
ALL OF THEM!
When quoting a source that spans more than four lines in MLA format, what special formatting is required for the quote?
Use a block quote: start on a new line, indent one inch from the left margin, double-spaced, no quotation marks.
Paraphrase this sentence:
"Regular exercise not only helps in reducing body weight but also significantly improves mental well-being."
Author/Pg: Matthew Paul 23
To increase both physical and mental health individuals should partake in regular exercise (Paul 23).
A source is recent and from a university but contains clear bias and unsupported claims. Using CRAAP, explain its strengths and weaknesses and whether you'd use it in a research paper.
Strengths: recent, university affiliation (good Authority and Currency). Weaknesses: biased content and unsupported claims (poor Accuracy and Purpose). Use cautiously: corroborate with more reliable sources and clearly note limitations.
What is the outline for this essay?
Example outline — Intro (hook + thesis), Body 1 (Reason 1 + evidence + analysis), Body 2 (Reason 2 + evidence + analysis), Counterclaim (state opposing view) + Rebuttal (refute with evidence), Conclusion (restated thesis + broader significance).
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