Citing Sources - Practice Questions 2

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1.

You must include the URL (web address) for any online resource that you cite in MLA.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
You only need to include a site's URL if the web page is difficult to find or if your instructor requires you to include a URL.

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2.

Which of the following is the accurate book citation in MLA style? (Although it should be, the title of the book is not in italics.)
- A.
  
  Foer, Joshua. Moonwalking with Einstein: The Art and Science of Remembering Everything. New York: Penguin, 2011. Print.
- B.
  
  Foer, Joshua. Moonwalking With Einstein: The Art And Science Of Remembering Everything. New York: Penguin, 2011. Print.
- C.
  
  Foer, J. (2011). Moonwalking with Einstein: The art and science of remembering everything. New York, NY: Penguin.
- D.
  
  Foer, Joshua. Moonwalking with Einstein: The Art and Science of Remembering Everything. New York: Penguin, 2011.
Correct Answer
A. Foer, Joshua. Moonwalking with Einstein: The Art and Science of Remembering Everything. New York: Penguin, 2011. Print.

Explanation
Choice B: The title is not capitalized correctly.
Choice C: This is an APA citation for the book.
Choice D: There is no format (medium) at the end of the citation.

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3.

Which website citation is correct for MLA style? (Although it should be, the website title is not in italics.)
- A.
  
  Smithsonian Latino Center. Day of the Dead: Dia de los Muertos. n.d. Web. 8 Dec. 2011.
- B.
  
  Smithsonian Latino Center. DAY OF THE DEAD: Dia de los muertos. Smithsonian Institution, n.d. Web. 8 Dec. 2011.
- C.
  
  Smithsonian Latino Center. Day of the Dead: Dia de los Muertos. Smithsonian Institution, n.d. Web.
- D.
  
  Smithsonian Latino Center. Day of the Dead: Dia de los Muertos. Smithsonian Institution, n.d. Web. 8 Dec. 2011.
Correct Answer
D. Smithsonian Latino Center. Day of the Dead: Dia de los Muertos. Smithsonian Institution, n.d. Web. 8 Dec. 2011.

Explanation
Choice A: There is no site sponsor included.
Choice B: There is incorrect capitalization in the title.
Choice C: There is no date of access at the end of the citation.

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Citing Sources - Practice Questions 2

You must include the URL (web address) for any online resource that you cite in MLA.

Which of the following is the accurate book citation in MLA style? (Although it should be, the title of the book is not in italics.)

Which website citation is correct for MLA style? (Although it should be, the website title is not in italics.)