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Sources listed in a works cited page are alphabetized by authors' last names.
a) True
b) False
c)
d)

I should include in the works cited all the sources I read, regardless of whether I cited them in the paper or not.
a) False
b) True
c)
d)

What should I do if no author is given for the work I am citing?
a) Use an abbreviated form of the title in place of the author's name.
b) Omit the author's name, and list only the page number.
c) Use anonymous in place of the author's name.
d) Use the year of publication in place of the author's name.

Periods always go before in-text citations.
a) False
b) True
c)
d)

If I include the author's last name in my sentence, then I do not need to include it in the parenthetical citation.
a) True
b) False
c)
d)

For in-text citations, both the author's last name and the page number need to be listed, if the author's last name is not mentioned in the sentence.
a) True
b) False
c)
d)

If I want to add or omit information from a quotation, how do I do that?
a) Use brackets around the information you add and ellipses (...) for information you omit.
b) Add or omit without marking your changes because readers can go to the source if they really want to see the original.
c) Use parentheses ( ) around the information you add and ellipses (...) for information you omit.
d) Bold the information you add, and insert ellipses (...) for information you omit.

The title should be centered and bolded.
a) False
b) True
c)
d)

How should you structure a block quotation? A block quotation is a quotation that contains more than 4 lines of text.
a) Indent the left side of all lines; double-space the quotation; and include the in-text citation at the end.
b) Indent both sides of all lines; single-space the quotation; and include the in-text citation at the end.
c) Indent the left side of the first line only; single-space the quotation; and include the in-text citation at the end.
d) Indent the right side of all lines; double-space the quotation; and leave out the in-text citation.

Starting at the top, in what order should the items in the MLA information block be listed?
a) Your Name, Teacher's Name, Class, Date
b) Your Name, Class, Teacher's Name, Date
c) Your Name, Teacher's Name, Date, Class
d) My Name, Your Name, His Name, Her Name

Information on the Internet is always proven by research.
a) False
b) True
c)
d)

In MLA format, where do you put your paper's page numbers?
a) top right corner
b) top left corner
c) bottom right corner
d) bottom left corner

Which of the following is the best way to evaluate a website's content?
a) Find out who hosts the website, and look for reputable sponsors suggested by your teacher or linked from a library web site
b) Check for the last time the web page was updated
c) Check the graphics and web design. Pages that have the best looks usually have the best content.
d) Email the author

When writing a paper and quoting an online source, what information do you need to include?
a) Proper references and citations
b) The length of the original document
c) The occupation(s) of the author(s)
d) The age of the website

You are writing a report and copy information from the Internet without citing the source. What is this called?
a) Plagiarism
b) Online research
c) Phishing
d) Spam

Text at the top and bottom of the page, which is repeated through a document, is called:
a) Header and Footer
b) Formatted text
c) Topic Heading
d) Page number

How can you decide if a website is a reliable source?
a) It lists an author, and its information can be verified.
b) It was a top Google search result.
c) It offers a lot of pictures and information.
d) It ends with a .com in the domain name.

Another name for in-text citations is...
a) parenthetical citations
b) ex citations
c) research quotations
d) ellipses

Consider the sentences below. Select the sentence that properly cites paraphrased evidence from the text in MLA format.
a) Michael Jordan won the NBA's Most Valuable Player award five times (Smith 24).
b) Michael Jordan won the NBA's Most Valuable Player award five times. (Smith 24)
c) Michael Jordan won the NBA's Most Valuable Player award five times. (John Smith 24)
d) Michael Jordan won the NBA's Most Valuable Player award five times (Smith 2014).

How do I format the works cited page?
a) The 1st line of each source should be flush to the left side, while the 2nd line (if any) should be indented one-half inch.
b) All lines of each source should be flush against the left side. The entire page should be double spaced.
c) All lines of each source should be centered and single spaced.
d) The first line of each source should be flush against the left side, while the second line should be indented one-half inch.

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