MLA 9
What is the correct way to cite a book with one author for a parenthetical in-text citation?
(Author's Last Name Page Number)
Ex: (Smith 1)
In which genre would you expect to encounter characters like wizards, dragons, and magical creatures?
Fantasy
What does credibility mean?
the quality of being trusted and believed in.
How does analysis work?
type of reasoning that involves breaking down complex ideas into smaller parts in order to examine how they work together
In an essay, this part introduces the main topic and includes the thesis statement
Introduction paragraph
What is incorrect with this Works Cited page aside from no indentation for second lines and no italics for website titles?
Smith, Mary. "Top 10 Tips for Good Sleep." CNN, 10 January 2024, www.cnn.com/top10tipsforgoodsleep.
Anderson, Jane. "Why Longer Sleep Helps Keep You Healthy." CNN, 15 April 2022, www.cnn.com/whylongersleephelpskeepyouhealthy.
Davidson, Kelly. "Sleep is good for the brain." FOX News, 02 July 2022, www.foxnews.com/sleepisgoodforthebrain.
sources are not in alphabetical order
Which genre is typically written in verse, often features elements like rhythm and meter, and expresses emotions or ideas in a highly structured way?
Poetry
Name the three main media bias online checkers.
AdFontes, AllSides, and Media Bias/Fact Check
This is the first step in analysis, where you read or review the source to fully understand what it is saying
Comprehension or the process of annotations
mind maps, lists, and freewriting are all examples of what?
brainstorming processes
How do you cite a source with no author in-text in MLA format (narrative or parenthetical)?
"Title of Source"
Ex: "The Top 10 Tips for Good Sleep"
This genre of writing is characterized by short, attention-grabbing content, often designed to inform, entertain, or engage an audience on technology platforms.
social media writing or digital content writing
This type of media bias occurs when news outlets present stories in a way that favors one political party or ideology over another.
Political bias
What does the P in the CRAAP test stand for?
Purpose
"very" "really" "like" "just" "in order to" are all examples of what?
filler words or "fluff" words
If a book source has multiple authors, how would you cite it in-text according to MLA 9 (parenthetical or narrative)?
(Smith et al. 1)
According to Smith et al., "..." (1).
What type of visual representation uses images, charts, and minimal text to present complex data or information in a clear and engaging way?
Infographic
when people make a decision based on the way the information is presented, as opposed to just on the facts themselves
Framing bias
This process involves combining ideas from different sources to create a new perspective or understanding.
Synthesis
What does MLA stand for?
Modern Language Association
Cite the following article in proper MLA 9 format for a Works Cited page:
"Restaurant charges $120 to add pineapple on pizza"
By Maureen O'Hare
CNN Travel
Published 1:16 PM EST, Tue January 14, 2025
https://www.cnn.com/2025/01/14/travel/hawaiian-pineapple-pizza-100-pounds-lupa-norwich/index.html
O'Hare, Maureen. "Restaurant charges $120 to add pineapple on pizza." CNN Travel, 14 January 2025, https://www.cnn.com/2025/01/14/travel/hawaiian-pineapple-pizza-100-pounds-lupa-norwich/index.html.
**can also shorten title of article**
This genre involves citing sources and providing a brief summary and evaluation of each source’s relevance, credibility, and usefulness for a specific research project.
Annotated Bibliography
When a news organization only reports information that supports its own views and disregards information that contradicts them, this is an example of what type of bias?
Confirmation bias
What does the C in the CRAAP test stand for?
currency
What is one of the most important things we can do in life to understand others and create great writing pieces (be specific)?
Ask open-ended and thoughtful questions