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What is the primary purpose of MLA writing format?
What is the primary purpose of MLA writing format?
- To provide a citation style for medical fields
- To organize references alphabetically by author's last name
- To uniformly identify language and literature papers (correct)
- To create a format for citing sources in social sciences
Which of the following is NOT a part of APA in-text citation?
Which of the following is NOT a part of APA in-text citation?
- Title of the article (correct)
- Year of publication
- Page number
- Author's name
What is the term for the list of references cited in an MLA style essay?
What is the term for the list of references cited in an MLA style essay?
- Citation List
- Bibliography
- Works Cited (correct)
- References
When was the MLA writing format developed?
When was the MLA writing format developed?
What is the primary difference between MLA and APA formats?
What is the primary difference between MLA and APA formats?
What is the format of a standard APA in-text citation?
What is the format of a standard APA in-text citation?
What is the purpose of the reference page in APA format?
What is the purpose of the reference page in APA format?
How does the formatting of references vary in APA format?
How does the formatting of references vary in APA format?
What is the purpose of a Works Cited page in an essay?
What is the purpose of a Works Cited page in an essay?
What is the consequence of not giving proper credit to the sources used in an essay?
What is the consequence of not giving proper credit to the sources used in an essay?
Where should the Works Cited page begin in an essay?
Where should the Works Cited page begin in an essay?
What is the format of the title 'Works Cited' on the Works Cited page?
What is the format of the title 'Works Cited' on the Works Cited page?
What is the purpose of reverse indentation in a Works Cited page entry?
What is the purpose of reverse indentation in a Works Cited page entry?
What is the difference between citing a printed book and an e-book in a Works Cited page?
What is the difference between citing a printed book and an e-book in a Works Cited page?
What is included in the citation for an online image in a Works Cited page?
What is included in the citation for an online image in a Works Cited page?
What is the arrangement of entries on a Works Cited page?
What is the arrangement of entries on a Works Cited page?
Which discipline is most likely to use the MLA writing format?
Which discipline is most likely to use the MLA writing format?
What is the main purpose of in-text citations in APA style?
What is the main purpose of in-text citations in APA style?
Which of the following is a characteristic of MLA writing format?
Which of the following is a characteristic of MLA writing format?
What is the primary difference between in-text citations and references in APA style?
What is the primary difference between in-text citations and references in APA style?
Which of the following is NOT a feature of APA reference page?
Which of the following is NOT a feature of APA reference page?
What is the purpose of the Works Cited page in an MLA style essay?
What is the purpose of the Works Cited page in an MLA style essay?
Why is it essential to include a Works Cited page in an essay?
Why is it essential to include a Works Cited page in an essay?
Which of the following is a common feature of both MLA and APA writing formats?
Which of the following is a common feature of both MLA and APA writing formats?
What is the primary benefit of using a standardized writing format like MLA or APA?
What is the primary benefit of using a standardized writing format like MLA or APA?
What is the main purpose of in-text citations and a Works Cited page?
What is the main purpose of in-text citations and a Works Cited page?
How should the title 'Works Cited' be formatted on the Works Cited page?
How should the title 'Works Cited' be formatted on the Works Cited page?
How are the entries arranged on a Works Cited page?
How are the entries arranged on a Works Cited page?
What information is included in the citation for an e-book?
What information is included in the citation for an e-book?
What is the purpose of double spacing between lines of text on a Works Cited page?
What is the purpose of double spacing between lines of text on a Works Cited page?
Where should the Works Cited page be placed in an essay?
Where should the Works Cited page be placed in an essay?
What is the consequence of not giving proper credit to the sources used in an essay?
What is the consequence of not giving proper credit to the sources used in an essay?
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Study Notes
MLA Format
- Developed in 1883, widely used in universities and colleges
- Organized way of presenting papers and assignments, including citations
- Helps avoid plagiarism by providing proper credit to sources
APA Format
- Created by the American Psychological Association
- Used in social sciences, medical fields, and educational fields for citing sources
- Consists of in-text citations and references
- In-text citation format: author, year, and page number
- Reference page format: author(s), year, title, publication information, and URL or DOI
Works Cited Page (MLA)
- List of all references cited in the body of an MLA style essay
- Required to avoid plagiarism
- Must begin on a new page at the end of the essay, separate from the main body of the text
- Formatting guidelines:
- Title "Works Cited" centered at the top of the page
- Same font style and size for title and text
- Double spacing between all lines of text
- Reverse indentation of the second and following lines of an entry
- Entries alphabetized by author's last name
- Different citation formats for different types of sources (e.g. printed books, e-books, websites, online images)
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