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    The references at the end of your paper should appear

    • In alphabetical order by author's surname or by title (if there is no author), regardless of type of reference (book, film, journal article, website, etc.)
    • Under separate subheadings according to type of source
    • First under those with authors, then those without
    • Numbered in the order in which they appear
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This MLA Quiz assesses knowledge of MLA citation rules, including the correct format for a 'Works Cited' page, proper order of references, and accurate in-text citations for various sources. It is essential for students and professionals to ensure proper crediting of information sources in academic and research writing.

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  • 2. 

     According to MLA format, the list of references which appear at the end of your paper is called

    • Bibliography

    • Works Cited

    • Source List

    • References

    Correct Answer
    A. Works Cited
    Explanation
    According to MLA format, the list of references which appear at the end of your paper is called "Works Cited". This is where you include all the sources that you have cited or consulted in your paper. It provides detailed information about each source, such as the author's name, the title of the work, the publication date, and other relevant information. This allows readers to easily locate and verify the sources that you have used in your research.

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    Identify the correct parenthetical citation for this source: Tannen, Deborah. The Argument Culture. Toronto: Random House, 1998

    • Every issue we see discussed on television appears to be set up as an argument: "In the argument culture, criticism, attack, or opposition are the predominant if not the only ways of responding to people or ideas" (Tannen 7).

    • Every issue we see discussed on television appears to be set up as an argument: "In the argument culture, criticism, attack, or opposition are the predominant if not the only ways of responding to people or ideas" (7).

    • Every issue we see discussed on television appears to be set up as an argument: "In the argument culture, criticism, attack, or opposition are the predominant if not the only ways of responding to people or ideas" (The Argument Culture 7).

    • Every isse we see discussed on television appears to be set up as an argument: "In the argument culture, criticism, attack, or opposition are the predominant if not the only ways of responding to people or ideas" (Tannen, p. 7).

    • Every issue we see discussed on television appears to be set up as an argument: "In the argument culture, criticism, attack, or opposition are the predominant if not the only ways of responding to people or ideas" (Tannen, p. 7).

    Correct Answer
    A. Every issue we see discussed on television appears to be set up as an argument: "In the argument culture, criticism, attack, or opposition are the predominant if not the only ways of responding to people or ideas" (Tannen 7).
    Explanation
    The correct parenthetical citation for this source is "Tannen 7". This is because the author's last name, Tannen, is used as the citation and the page number 7 is included to indicate the specific location of the quoted information within the source.

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    Identify the correct parenthetical citation for this source: Keaveney, Susan. "When MTV Goes CEO." Acting on Words. Ed.David Brundage and Michael Lahey. Toronto: Pearson, 2004. 99-103.

    • According to Keaveney (2004), "Before mid-millennium, Gen Xers will be the CEOs of the future" (p.103).

    • According to Keaveney, "Before mid-millennium, Gen Xers will be the CEOs of the future" (Keaveney, 103).

    • According to Keaveney, "Before mid-millennium, Gen Xers will be the CEOs of the future" (Brundage and Lahey 103).

    • According to Keaveney, "Before mid-millennium, Gen Xers will be the CEOs of the future" (103).

    • According to Keaveney, "Before mid-millennium, Gen Xers will be the CEOs of the future" (Susan Keaveney, "When MTV Goes CEO," 103).

    Correct Answer
    A. According to Keaveney, "Before mid-millennium, Gen Xers will be the CEOs of the future" (103).
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "According to Keaveney, "Before mid-millennium, Gen Xers will be the CEOs of the future" (103)." This is the correct parenthetical citation because it includes the author's last name and the page number where the information can be found in the source.

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    You have interviewed Shaun White, who won an Olympic gold medal in snowboarding at Turin. You interviewed him in person on Feb. 20, 2006. Which citation is correct?

    • Shaun White says that he is "sick of being called The Flying Tomato" (personal communication, February 20, 2006).

    • Shaun White says that he is "sick of being called The Flying Tomato" (White, Feb.20, 2006).

    • In an interview, Shaun White says he is "sick of being called The Flying Tomato."

    • In an interview, Shaun White says he is "sick of being called The Flying Tomato" (Use your surname here because you interviewed him).

    • Shaun White says that he is "sick of being called The Flying Tomato" (White and your surname, February 20, 2006).

    Correct Answer
    A. In an interview, Shaun White says he is "sick of being called The Flying Tomato."
    Explanation
    The correct citation is "In an interview, Shaun White says he is 'sick of being called The Flying Tomato.'" This citation accurately identifies the source of the information (an interview) and includes the direct quote from Shaun White. It does not include unnecessary information such as the date or the interviewer's surname, which are not required in this context.

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