MLA Format Basics
What does MLA stand for?
Modern Language Association
What information is typically included in an MLA in-text citation?
The author's last name and the page number
What is the correct beginning for citing a source.
Author last name
What is the needed to cite a source.
Author Last Middle First Name. Title, Publisher/Website, Year.
Why is it important to include the sources you used ?
it upholds ethical principles, avoids plagiarism, and builds your own credibility.
What type of font is used for MLA format.
Times New Roman
How do you format an in-text citation when the source has no page numbers?
Include other information to help the reader locate the passage, such as the author's name or the paragraph number
When should you use a hanging indent?
When citing a source in the work cited page.
How do you cite a YouTube video in MLA format?
Author/creator name, video title, website name, link and date.
What is the primary purpose of providing a Works Cited page?
To avoid plagiarism
Where should the page number and last name header be placed in MLA format?
In the up right corner.
How do you cite a source with two authors in the text?
Include both last names put the information of the source.
Where do we put the Work cited page?
Last page
What should you put at the end of you source description.
The date
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