Read the rough draft of a works cited page.
Works Cited
Gregor, Saul. Harnessing the Wind. Chicago: Skyline Publishing, 1998.
Cayman, Felicia. The Windmill Way. Topeka: Heart of America Press, 2010.
Tudor, Tanya. Off-Shore Sources. Portsmouth: Sunshine House, 2008.
Diaz, Carlos. Alternate Energy. New York: Academic Press, 2003.
Using MLA guidelines, which citation should be listed first on this page?
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Cayman, Felicia. The Windmill Way. Topeka: Heart of America Press, 2010.
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Review the MLA citation.
Sanchez, Maria. Suggestions for Accident Prevention. U.S. Department of Transportation, 12 July 2005, Web.
Which statement accurately describes the errors contained in this MLA citation?
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The date accessed has been omitted.
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Review the MLA citation.
Ross, Ann, Treasures of the Gulf Coast Savannah: Regal House, 2004, Print
Which statement accurately describes the errors contained in this MLA book citation?
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There are punctuation errors.
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Review the MLA citation.
Sanchez, Maria. Suggestions for Accident Prevention. U.S. Department of Transportation, 12 July 2005, Web.
Which statement accurately describes the errors contained in this MLA citation?
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The date accessed has been omitted.
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Review the MLA citation.
Ross, Ann, Treasures of the Gulf Coast Savannah: Regal House, 2004, Print
Which statement accurately describes the errors contained in this MLA book citation?
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There are punctuation errors.
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Why should a writer include a works cited page in a research paper? Check all that apply.
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to organize source material
to avoid plagiarism
to direct readers to original sources of information
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A student noted the following information that will be included in a works cited page for a book.
Author: Connie LingBook: Sea TurtlesLocation: School libraryPublisher: Relief HouseCity of Publication: Miami
What additional information is needed to cite this source using MLA format?
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the year of publication
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Read the passage from a research paper on improving sibling relationships.
Strengthening Sibling Relationships
Parents can nurture sibling closeness by encouraging cooperation. When brothers and sisters work together to complete a chore, mutual appreciation is gained from the effort. Each one benefits from the other's strengths (Vera 227).
Works Cited
Dunn, Clara. Sibling Rivalry. Toronto: Modern Press, 1999. Print.
Ramirez, Ana. Examining the Family Dynamic. New York: Prestige Publishers,2011. Print.
Thornton, Davis. Brothers, Sisters, Friends. Boston: Society Press, 2002. Print.
Vera, Nikko. Sibling Relationships. Providence: Union House, 2007. Print.
Which book does the author use in this passage?
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Sibling Relationships
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Use the information in the works cited page to answer the question.
The dates listed in the works cited page indicate
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years in which the sources were published.
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Which citation is correctly formatted using MLA guidelines for a magazine article?
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O'Neil, Ryan. "Strategies for Young Investors." Finance Weekly 1 August 2009: 33-35. Print.
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Read the rough draft of a works cited page.
Works Cited
Gregor, Saul. Harnessing the Wind. Chicago: Skyline Publishing, 1998.
Cayman, Felicia. The Windmill Way. Topeka: Heart of America Press, 2010.
Tudor, Tanya. Off-Shore Sources. Portsmouth: Sunshine House, 2008.
Diaz, Carlos. Alternate Energy. New York: Academic Press, 2003.
What additional information is needed for each book entry to follow MLA guidelines?
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a word describing the medium
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Read the passage from a student research paper.
Research Paper
The Johnstone family of Cheyenne, Wyoming has created a "family economy" in which members barter their services and homemade goods. The teenager's babysitting services are as valuable as dad's breakfast crepes. Even the youngest member has found ways to contribute by bathing the dog and tidying rooms (Ramirez 109).
Works Cited
Dunn, Clara. Sibling Rivalry. Toronto: Modern Press, 1999. Print.
Ramirez, Ana. Examining the Family Dynamic. New York: Prestige Publishers,2011. Print.
Thornton, Davis. Teaching Children Independence. Boston: Society Press, 2002. Print.
Vera, Nikko. Benefits of Household Chores. Providence: Union House, 2007. Print.
If readers want to learn more about the Johnstone family, they should read
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Examining the Family Dynamic.
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Review the citation a student created following MLA guidelines.
Ross, Winston. "Robbery on the Silk Road." Newsweek. Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2014. 27 Feb. 2014.
This citation is missing the
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medium
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Use the information in the works cited page to answer the question.
The italics in the entries indicate
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book titles.
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A student noted the following information that will be included in a works cited page for a magazine.
Author: Raymond MaroniTitle of Article: "Overtime Win on the Ice"Magazine Title: Sporting TimesIssue Number: LXIVDate of Publication: November 1, 2001
What additional information is needed to cite this source in MLA format?
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the page numbers
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Review the information for a newspaper article that a student intends to include on a works cited page.
Newspaper: Hartford Times-DispatchSection: MetroTitle of Article: Snow Removal WoesPages: B12Author: Leigh BarrettDate of Publication: January 12, 2012
Which citation is formatted correctly using MLA guidelines?
