13 questions
If your paper lacks a Works Cited page, but you quote and/or paraphrase from a source, you have committed plagiarism.
True
False
If you accidently leave off even one source from your Works Cited, you have just accidently committed plagiarism.
True
False
Besides avoiding charges of plagiarism, what is the other main reason to include a Works Cited page?
To show readers how much research you did.
To show readers how to find and access the source themselves.
To show readers that your research is up to date.
To show the depth of your understanding about the topic.
How is a Works Cited page organized?
Chronologically, by the first source quoted or paraphrased.
Topically, each entry is arranged by which subject comes first in the paper.
Alphabetically, by each first word in the entry, usually the author's last name.
Chronologically, by the source published first.
You can begin your Works Cited page on the same page as your final body paragraph or conclusion to save paper.
True
False
How does each entry on a Works Cited page begin?
Number each entry.
Use a bullet for each entry.
Use a hanging indent, start the first line at the margin and indent the other lines.
Use a regular indent, tab in 1/2 inch for first line and bring the other lines to the margin.
Each entry on a Works Cited page ends with a period.
True
False
What is the spacing between lines?
Double
1.5
Single
2.5
How do you title your Works Cited page?
Replace your last name in the header with the words Works Cited
Left align and bold the words Works Cited.
Create a new heading for your Works Cited and replace the date with the words Works Cited.
Center the words Works Cited on the first line of text.
You are required to include your date of access for each online source.
True
False
If you have both a URL and a Doi, use the URL in your entry.
True
False
You only need to capitalize the first word and any proper nouns in a source's title.
True
False
What should you do if your professor doesn't specify which kind of citation style to use?
You can safely assume they want you to use MLA.
You should ask because different disciplines use different styles.
You can safely assume that they expect you to use APA since it is used by the most disciplines.
You are free to choose whichever one you like, since they didn't specify.