Works Cited Page and How to Cite a Book

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What is the primary function of a citation in academic writing?

To demonstrate the writer's research skills

To direct readers to the bibliography

To provide evidence of the information sources used (correct)

To show off the author's knowledge

Why is it important to use MLA style citations?

To increase the word count of the paper

To make the paper look more professional

To confuse readers about the information sources

To avoid plagiarism and give credit to original sources (correct)

Which statement accurately describes the purpose of using MLA style for citations?

MLA style is only suitable for elementary school projects, not for high school or college.

MLA style is unnecessary as long as you acknowledge using outside information.

MLA style ensures consistency in writing citations and protects against plagiarism. (correct)

MLA style makes citations longer and harder to read.

When should a writer properly credit their information source?

Whenever summarizing, paraphrasing, or quoting another author's material. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for writing a citation in an academic paper?

To give credit to the original source and avoid plagiarism. Signup and view all the answers

How does using MLA style help protect a writer from accusations of plagiarism?

By ensuring that readers can easily verify the information sources. Signup and view all the answers

Where does the Works Cited Page typically appear in a paper?

After the conclusion Signup and view all the answers

What information does the Works Cited Page provide?

Information to locate and retrieve the sources used Signup and view all the answers

How should a paper be formatted according to the text?

Double-space and use 12 point Times Roman font Signup and view all the answers

In citing a book with two authors, how should the authors' names be listed?

Last name first initial order for both authors Signup and view all the answers

How should punctuation after sentences be handled in a paper?

Leave one space after periods and other punctuation marks Signup and view all the answers

What information is included in the citation for an Internet source according to the text?

Name of author, title of website, and day you accessed the site Signup and view all the answers

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