English Language Arts
Grade 6
15 min
Recognize the parts of a Works Cited entry (MLA 7th edition)
Recognize the parts of a Works Cited entry (MLA 7th edition)
What you'll learn
- Identify and label the key elements (author, title of source, title of container, other contributors, version, number, publisher, publication date, location) within 8 out of 10 sample Works Cited entries formatted according to MLA 7th edition guidelines.
- Explain the function of each key element (author, title of source, title of container, other contributors, version, number, publisher, publication date, location) within a Works Cited entry and how it contributes to source identification and credibility in a written paragraph of at least 5 sentences.
- Apply the rules of MLA 7th edition to correctly order the elements within 4 out of 5 incomplete Works Cited entries, demonstrating understanding of proper formatting and punctuation.
- Analyze a provided Works Cited entry and identify at least three errors in formatting or content related to MLA 7th edition guidelines, justifying each identified error with reference to specific rules.
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Introduction & Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Define 'Works Cited' and 'entry' in the context of research.
Identify the author(s) within a given Works Cited entry.
Locate the title of a source (book, article, website) within a Works Cited entry.
Recognize the publisher and publication date of a source in an entry.
Distinguish the medium of publication (e.g., Print, Web) in a Works Cited entry.
Explain the purpose of each part of a Works Cited entry.
Identify the correct punctuation used between elements in a Works Cited entry.
Have you ever used someone else's amazing idea in your own writing? 💡 It's super important to give them credit, and that's where a 'Works Cited' list comes in!
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Key Concepts & Vocabulary
TermDefinitionExample
Works CitedA list, usually found at the end of a research paper, that includes all the sources (books, articles, websites, etc.) you used to gather information and ideas for your writing.After writing your report on dolphins, you'd have a 'Works Cited' page listing all the books and websites you read.
EntryA single item on the Works Cited list, representing one specific source you used. Each entry has several important pieces of information.If you used three books and two websites, your Works Cited page would have five separate entries.
AuthorThe person or group who created the work (wrote the book, article, or website content). Their name usually comes first in a Works Cited entry.In 'Smith, John. *The History of Space Travel*,' 'Smith,...
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Key Rules & Conventions
Order of Information
Most Works Cited entries follow a specific order: Author. Title. Publisher, Date. Medium.
This rule helps everyone quickly find the key information about a source. Each part is separated by specific punctuation.
Punctuation Matters
Periods separate the main parts of an entry (Author, Title, Medium). Commas separate elements within a part (like Publisher and Date).
Correct punctuation is like road signs; it tells you where one piece of information ends and the next begins, making the entry easy to read and understand.
Titles: Italics vs. Quotation Marks
Titles of longer works (like books, magazines, websites) are italicized. Titles of shorter works (like articles, chapters, poems) are put in quotation marks.
This rule helps you quickly tell if you...
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Challenging
A student has the following pieces of information for a book source: (1) *The Great Migration*, (2) Print, (3) Walker, James, (4) History Press, 2015. What is the correct MLA 7th edition order for these parts in a Works Cited entry?
A.1, 3, 4, 2
B.3, 1, 4, 2
C.4, 1, 3, 2
D.3, 4, 1, 2
Challenging
Analyze this flawed entry: `Green, Maya. *The Hidden Garden*, Flower Books, 2019. Print.` Based on the core punctuation rules, what is the error?
A.There should be a period after the author's name.
B.The title should be in quotation marks.
C.There should be a period after the date, not a comma.
D.There should be a period after the title, not a comma.
Challenging
In argumentative writing, you must cite evidence. How does a correctly formatted Works Cited entry help you do this effectively?
A.It allows the reader to find your exact source to check your facts and learn more.
B.It makes the paper longer to meet the word count.
C.It proves that you are a fast reader.
D.It adds colorful pictures to your paper.
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