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1
To make your title stand out, you should bold and underline it or make it larger font.
False
True
2
When using an indirect source, what goes on the Works Cited page?
The information for the source you read.
The information for the source you quoted.
3
The first page of your essay should include what?
Your name and the class
Your name, the teacher's name, class, and date
Your name, teacher's name, assignment, and date
Your name and the date
4
What information should be included in the header of your essay?
The page number
The writer's full name and page number
The writer's last name and page number
There is no header needed in MLA
5
Which in-text citation is correct when you have two authors?
(D. Starsky and K. Hutchinson).
(David Starsky and Kenneth Hutchinson 11).
(Starsky, et al. 11).
(Starsky and Hutch 11).
6
What should you include in the in-text citation if your source's author is unknown.
The title of the journal: (USA Today 14).
Choose a different source. All sources must have an author.
No citation needed. Unknown authors don't need credit.
The first 1-2 words of the source's title: ("Nursing" 17).
7
What font style must you use in MLA?
Times New Roman
Ariel
Any legible font
Whatever Microsoft Word defaults to
8
When would you quote information in your essay?
You are comparing and contrasting two experts
You want to disagree with someone
All of the above
You want to highlight powerful passages
9
Quoting excessively is a type of plagiarism, even if the quotes are cited correctly.
True
False
10
Which of the following do you NOT have to cite?
Interviews
You have to cite EVERYTHING
Information you summarize
Your own experiences or observations
11
How should you organize the Works Cited?
Alphabetical by author's last name
There is no organization requirement
In the order your sources are cited in the essay
In the order you found the sources
12
The list of research sources is called what?
References
Sources
Research
Works Cited
13
You always need an in-text citation for paraphrased research.
False
True
14
You ALWAYS need an in-text citation for quoted research.
False
True
15
What is an indirect source?
When you want to quote something that your source quoted.
Fake news.
Doesn't matter because you can't use it.
When research hasn't been validated.
16
When you have 3 or more authors, what should be included in the in-text citation?
etc
et al.
et. al.
et. al
17
Which of the following is a correct citation for an electronic source without page numbers?
(Garelli n.p.).
(Garelli para. 1).
(Garelli).
(Bill Garelli).
18
You must discuss evidence rather than rely on the reader to make connections to the thesis.
False
True
19
MLA format requires that you have a cover page for your essay.
False
True
20
When you have 3 or more authors, whose name goes in the in-text citation?
None of them. Just put the title.
The author whose name comes first in the alphabet
All of them
The first name listed on the source
21
You should add extra spaces between paragraphs so it's clear when the next paragraph begins.
False
True
22
When in doubt, include an in-text citation.
False
True
23
Why do we use format and research styles?
Tells the reader where to find more info
All of the above
We can't just cite things any old way.
Avoids plagiarism
24
Which of the following excuses are valid for committing plagiarism?
My parents expect A's.
There are no excuses.
It's OK if I don't get caught.
The assignment was boring.
25
What resource can you use to help you create your list of references?
A friend
Google
Your mom
NoodleTools
26
If you use the author's name in the text of the essay, you do NOT repeat it in the citation.
True
False
27
What does MLA stand for?
Muddy Listing Averages
Muppets Love Apples
Medieval Literature Application
Modern Language Association
28
What is a correct in-text citation?
(Walker 47).
(History of America, Walker, 47).
(Walker 47)
(Walker, p. 47).
29
Which of the following are NOT appropriate methods for incorporating evidence?
Quotes from journal articles
Evidence that disagrees with your claim
Material from Google searches
Evidence that agrees with your claim
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What information should be included in the parenthesis of an in-text citation?
Author's full name
Author's last name and page number
Page number
Title of source
