MLA Works Cited: Electronic Sources Quiz

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What does MLA recommend when citing web addresses due to their dynamic nature?

  • Include the https:// prefix when citing URLs.
  • Use containers like Youtube or JSTOR to access sources easily. (correct)
  • Include the page numbers along with the URL.
  • Cite the DOI number if available instead of the URL.

When citing a scholarly journal article from a database with a DOI available, what should be used instead of the URL?

  • Page numbers
  • DOI number (correct)
  • https:// prefix
  • Permalink

What abbreviation should be used to denote a single paragraph number when page numbers are not available?

  • p.
  • pp.
  • par. (correct)
  • https://

What information should be collected when citing electronic sources in MLA style?

<p>Author names, publisher information, DOI or URL, date accessed (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is recommended if dealing with web pages that change frequently or lack a visible copyright date?

<p>Save all relevant information for future reference (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be used for a span of two or more paragraphs when page numbers are not available in an MLA citation?

<p>pars. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the best practice recommended for managing online sources according to the text?

<p>Keeping personal copies of important information (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the MLA Handbook emphasize in relation to citing sources?

<p>Taking note of primary elements in every source (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it advised to record when you first consult with each online source?

<p>To provide the 'Accessed' date for MLA citations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which element is NOT necessary for citing sources according to the text?

<p>Copyright date (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the text recommend regarding online information that can change or disappear?

<p>Save personal copies of important electronic information (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How should a writer assort primary elements from a source according to the text?

<p>In a general format (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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