MLA citation format examples Grade 12

📚 Quick Study Guide

• 🖋️ Basic Structure: Author. "Title of Source." *Title of Container*, Other Contributors, Version, Number, Publisher, Publication Date, Location.
• 🌐 Websites: Author, "Title of Page." *Website Name*, Date of Publication, URL. Accessed Date (optional).
• 📖 Books: Author, *Title of Book*. Publisher, Publication Date.
• 📰 Journal Articles: Author(s), "Title of Article." *Title of Journal*, Volume, Issue, Date, Page Numbers.
• 📺 Films: *Title of Film*. Directed by Director's Name, Production Company, Release Year.
• 🎵 Songs: Artist. "Title of Song." *Title of Album*, Record Label, Year.
• 💡 Key Tip: Always double-space your entire Works Cited page and use hanging indents.

Practice Quiz

1. Which of the following is the correct format for citing a book in MLA?
1. A. Author, Title of Book, Publisher, Date.
2. B. Author. *Title of Book*. Publisher, Publication Date.
3. C. Author: Title of Book. Publisher, Date.
2. How should you format the Works Cited page in MLA?
1. A. Single-spaced with hanging indents.
2. B. Double-spaced with hanging indents.
3. C. Single-spaced with no indents.
3. What is the correct way to cite a website in MLA?
1. A. Author. "Title of Page." *Website Name*, URL.
2. B. Author, "Title of Page." *Website Name*, Date of Publication, URL. Accessed Date.
3. C. Author – Title of Page. Website Name, URL, Date.
4. Which element is NOT typically included in an MLA citation for a journal article?
1. A. Volume Number
2. B. DOI (Digital Object Identifier)
3. C. Editor's Name
5. How do you cite a film in MLA format?
1. A. Title of Film, Director, Production Company, Year.
2. B. *Title of Film*. Directed by Director's Name, Production Company, Release Year.
3. C. Director, Title of Film, Production Company, Year.
6. What is a 'container' in MLA citation terminology?
1. A. A physical box holding the source.
2. B. The larger work that holds the source (e.g., a website hosting an article).
3. C. A digital file format.
7. How should multiple authors be listed in an MLA citation?
1. A. Author 1, Author 2, and Author 3.
2. B. Author 1 et al.
3. C. Author 1, Author 2, Author 3.