MLA Citations for Presentations
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Objective
I can create MLA citations for sources used in presentations.
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Key concepts
3 concepts
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An MLA in-text citation includes the author's last name and the page number of the information you are citing.
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If a source has more than two authors, include only the first author's name, followed by the abbreviation et al..
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If a source has no page numbers, include the author's name only; if there is no author, use a shortened title of the work.
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Practice
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What two pieces of information are typically included in an MLA in-text citation?
Explain the difference between a parenthetical citation and a narrative citation in MLA style.
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Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Create an MLA in-text citation for the following sentence: According to a study, the majority of students find it difficult to manage their time effectively. The study was conducted by Smith and Jones in 2022 and can be found on page 25 of their published report.”
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