MLA 5 and 6 - Parenthetical Reference and Quotes Flashcards

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For parenthetical references that have one or two authors, just list the first authors last name followed by et al. TRUE OR FALSE

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FALSE - et al is for 4 or more authors.

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For up to three authors list all authors’ last names with page numbers as long as the authors name has not been previously cited. TRUE OR FALSE

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TRUE

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3
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(119). is an example of a parenthetical reference where the author’s last name has been previously cited. TRUE OR FALSE

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TRUE

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(Jones and Johnson 119). is an example of a parenthetical reference with two authors not previously cited. TRUE OR FALSE

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TRUE

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5
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(Jones et al. 119). is used when there are 4 or more authors not previously cited. TRUE OR FALSE

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TRUE

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6
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A short quote contains 4 or less lines. TRUE OR FALSE

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FALSE - 3 or less is short

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7
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A direct quote is one that quotes exactly what the person said and requires quotation marks. TRUE OR FALSE

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TRUE

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8
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But according to Gordon, “the burden of proof should not rest of the business world” (178-79). This quote is an example of an indirect quote. TRUE OR FALSE

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FALSE - it’s a direct quote.

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9
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Indent long quotations 1 inch from the left margin. TRUE OR FALSE

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TRUE

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10
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To indent a long quote pull the left indent marker to 1 inch. TRUE OR FALSE

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TRUE

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11
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Use quotation marks for indirect quotes, not for direct quotes. TRUE OR FALSE

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FALSE - quotations marks are for direct quotes.

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12
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If a quotation ends with an ? and ! keep the original punctuation within the quotation marks. TRUE OR FALSE

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TRUE

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Many may argue, however, that the business world is unjustly accused of wrong-doing (Gordon 178-79). This quote is a direct quote. TRUE OR FALSE

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FALSE - no there are no quotation marks.

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