Citation questions and answers for notes using in text citations from "Purdue Writing Lab. "MLA Works Cited Page: Basic Format"
Q: What is the purpose of a Works Cited page?
A: A Works Cited page is a list of sources that were used in a research paper or other written work. It gives credit to the sources and helps readers locate the sources if they want to learn more about the topic.
Q: What is the basic format for a Works Cited entry?
A: The basic format for a Works Cited entry includes the author’s name (if available), the title of the work, the publisher, the date of publication, and other relevant information, such as page numbers or edition.
Q: How do you format the citation for a book in MLA style?
A: To cite a book in MLA style, you should include the author’s name, the title of the book, the publisher, and the year of publication. Example: Lastname, Firstname. Title of Book. Publisher, Year of Publication.
Q: What information should you include in a Works Cited entry for a website?
A: For a website, you should include the author (if available), the title of the webpage, the name of the website, the publication date or date of last update, the URL, and the date of access. Example: Lastname, Firstname. “Title of Webpage.” Name of Website, Publication Date or Date of Last Update, URL. Accessed Day Month Year.
Q: How should you format in-text citations for a Works Cited entry?
A: In-text citations should include the author’s name (if available) and the page number (if applicable) of the source you are citing. Example: (Lastname, page #) or (shortened title, page #).
Q: Why is it important to include citations in a research paper?
A: Including citations in a research paper gives credit to the sources you used, shows that you did research to support your ideas, and helps other researchers find and use the sources you used for their own research. It is also a way to avoid plagiarism, which is using someone else’s words or ideas without giving them credit.