Creating a Works Cited Page in MLA Style
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What is a Works Cited page?

  • A list of all references cited in a Chicago style essay
  • A list of all references cited in an APA style essay
  • A list of all references cited in the body of an MLA style essay (correct)
  • A list of all references cited in a Turabian style essay

Why is creating a Works Cited page important?

  • To highlight the author's personal opinions
  • To summarize the main points of the essay
  • To list all sources used to support the writer's work (correct)
  • To provide additional information not included in the essay

When must a writer create a Works Cited page?

  • If referencing any external source in the essay
  • Only if using direct quotes from other authors
  • If writing an essay in MLA style
  • Only if borrowing ideas or words from external sources (correct)

What information is typically included in a Works Cited page?

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

Why is it important to cite the original source even if some words are changed before including them in the paper?

<p>To avoid plagiarism and give credit to the original author's ideas (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>A Works Cited page lists all sources used to support the work, while a bibliography includes all sources consulted during research (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is necessary when referencing external sources in an essay written in MLA style?

<p>To include in-text citations and a Works Cited page (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Works Cited includes sources only cited in the paper, while a bibliography may include works not cited in the paper. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What information is included in an in-text citation according to the text?

<p>The author's last name and the page number where the information was found. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is creating a Works Cited page important for writers?

<p>To give credit to original content writers and avoid plagiarism. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when a writer commits plagiarism?

<p>They may receive legal action against them. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to MLA guidelines, how should entries on a Works Cited page be formatted for book references?

<p>Entries must include author's last name first, followed by a comma and then the first name. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a proper Works Cited page in MLA style require at the top of the page?

<p>'Works Cited' as the title of the page. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to know how to properly cite different types of sources on a Works Cited page?

<p>To avoid plagiarism and give proper credit to all original authors. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an in-text citation according to the text?

<p>To help readers easily locate additional information about each reference. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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