Writing a Works Cited Page
Review the information for a newspaper article that a student intends to include on a works cited page. Newspaper: Hartford Times-Dispatch Section: Metro Title of Article: Snow Removal Woes Pages: B12 Author: Leigh Barrett Date of Publication: January 12, 2012 Which citation is formatted correctly using MLA guidelines?
Barrett, Leigh. "Snow Removal Woes." Hartford Times-Dispatch 12 January 2012: B12. Print.
Use the information in the works cited page to answer the question. The italics in the entries indicate
book titles.
Read the rough draft of a works cited page. Works Cited Gregor, Saul. Harnessing the Wind. Chicago: Skyline Publishing, 1998. Cayman, Felicia. The Windmill Way. Topeka: Heart of America Press, 2010. Tudor, Tanya. Off-Shore Sources. Portsmouth: Sunshine House, 2008. Diaz, Carlos. Alternate Energy. New York: Academic Press, 2003. Using MLA guidelines, which citation should be listed first on this page?
Cayman, Felicia. The Windmill Way. Topeka: Heart of America Press, 2010.
What information should be included in a works cited page? Check all that apply.
names of publishing companies names of authors dates of publication cities of publication
A student noted the following information that will be included in a works cited page for a book. Author: Connie Ling Book: Sea Turtles Location: School library Publisher: Relief House City of Publication: Miami What additional information is needed to cite this source using MLA format?
the year of publication
Why should a writer include a works cited page in a research paper? Check all that apply.
to organize source material
Read the passage from a student research paper. Research Paper The Johnstone family of Cheyenne, Wyoming has created a "family economy" in which members barter their services and homemade goods. The teenager's babysitting services are as valuable as dad's breakfast crepes. Even the youngest member has found ways to contribute by bathing the dog and tidying rooms (Ramirez 109). Works Cited Dunn, Clara. Sibling Rivalry. Toronto: Modern Press, 1999. Print. Ramirez, Ana. Examining the Family Dynamic. New York: Prestige Publishers, 2011. Print. Thornton, Davis. Teaching Children Independence. Boston: Society Press, 2002. Print. Vera, Nikko. Benefits of Household Chores. Providence: Union House, 2007. Print. If readers want to learn more about the Johnstone family, they should read
Examining the Family Dynamic.
Which website citations are formatted correctly? Check all that apply.
Greene, Tom. Home Composting. Hanover Growers Guild, 15 March 2010. Web. 22 April 2011. Lee, Kim. Stake Your Tomatoes. Future Farmers of America, n.d. Web. 24 June 2012. Lawson, Jennifer. Put Down the Pesticides. Organic Advocates, 31 May 2013. Web. 3 January 2014.
Read the passage from a research paper on improving sibling relationships. Strengthening Sibling Relationships Parents can nurture sibling closeness by encouraging cooperation. When brothers and sisters work together to complete a chore, mutual appreciation is gained from the effort. Each one benefits from the other's strengths (Vera 227). Works Cited Dunn, Clara. Sibling Rivalry. Toronto: Modern Press, 1999. Print. Ramirez, Ana. Examining the Family Dynamic. New York: Prestige Publishers, 2011. Print. Thornton, Davis. Brothers, Sisters, Friends. Boston: Society Press, 2002. Print. Vera, Nikko. Sibling Relationships. Providence: Union House, 2007. Print. Which book does the author use in this passage?
Sibling Relationships
Which citation correctly reflects MLA guidelines for a website without an author?
The Land Down Under. Australia Department of Tourism, 1 February 2013. Web. 14 June 2013.
