Creating a Works Cited Page in MLA Style
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What is the purpose of a Works Cited page in an MLA style essay?

  • To list all the sources cited by the writer in the essay (correct)
  • To provide additional information not included in the essay
  • To summarize the main points of the essay
  • To introduce the topic of the essay

    • What must a writer do if they use a paragraph written by someone else in their work?

  • Cite the original source of the paragraph using in-text citations and a Works Cited page (correct)
  • Remove the paragraph from their work
  • Give credit to the original author in the body of the essay
  • Change a few words from the original paragraph

    • What is the difference between a Works Cited page and a bibliography?

  • A Works Cited page lists all sources used, while a bibliography lists all sources cited and read
  • A Works Cited page is used in MLA style, while a bibliography is used in Chicago style (correct)
  • A bibliography is a list of all sources cited, while a Works Cited page is a list of all sources read
  • A Works Cited page is used in APA style, while a bibliography is used in MLA style

    • Why is it necessary to cite sources in an MLA style essay?

    <p>To give credit to the original authors of the ideas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is included in a Works Cited page in an MLA style essay?

    <p>Titles, names of the authors, date, and city of each source's publication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What style formatting uses a bibliography to list sources?

    <p>Chicago or Turabian</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of a bibliography in Chicago or Turabian style?

    <p>To list all sources cited by the writer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between a Works Cited page and a bibliography?

    <p>A Works Cited page includes only sources cited in the paper, while a bibliography may include uncited sources.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of an in-text citation?

    <p>To give the reader a brief synopsis of the source.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of failing to properly cite sources in an essay?

    <p>Failing the assignment, failing a class, losing one's job, and in some cases, legal action.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formatting requirement for the title of a Works Cited page in MLA style?

    <p>It should be centered at the top of the page.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What information should be included in a Works Cited entry for a print book in MLA style?

    <p>Author's last name, title, publication city, publishing company, and year of publication.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of including a Works Cited page in an essay?

    <p>To give credit to the original authors of the source material.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between a Works Cited entry for a print book and a website in MLA style?

    <p>The formatting is different for print books and websites, with websites requiring additional information.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is creating a Works Cited page important for avoiding plagiarism?

    <p>It gives proper credit to the original authors of the source material.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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