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Creating a Works Cited Page in MLA Style

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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?

To give credit to the original authors of the ideas Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What style formatting uses a bibliography to list sources?

Chicago or Turabian Signup and view all the answers

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

To list all sources cited by the writer Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What is the purpose of an in-text citation?

To give the reader a brief synopsis of the source. Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

It should be centered at the top of the page. Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

To give credit to the original authors of the source material. 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?

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

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

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