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ENGLISH 101-Dickinson: MLA Citation Exercise

This is a guide for students in Professor Amy Dickinson's English 101 class.

MLA Citation exercise

Question 1: Create an MLA citation for Source 1 (A Book).

Answer 1:  Book
Fitzgerald, F. Scott. The Great Gatsby. Charles Scribner's Sons, 1925. New York.

Question 2: Create an MLA citation for Source 2 (A Scholarly Journal Article).

Answer 2:  Scholarly Journal Article
Johnson, Emily. "The Effects of Climate Change on Global Agriculture." Environmental Science Quarterly, vol. 45, no. 3, 2020, pp. 67-82.

Question 3: Create an MLA citation for Source 3 (A Website).

Answer 3:  Website
"How to Write a Resume: Tips for College Graduates." Career Advice Now, https://www.careeradvicenow.com/how-to-write-a-resume-tips-for-college-graduates.

Question 4: Create an MLA citation for Source 4 (A Newspaper Article, Online).

Answer 4:  Newspaper Article, Online
Smith, John. "COVID-19 Vaccination Drive Reaches Milestone." Daily News, 15 June 2023, https://www.dailynews.com/covid-19-vaccination-milestone.

Question 5: Create an MLA citation for Source 6 (Social Media Post, Twitter).

Answer 5: Social Media Post, Twitter/X
@ScienceGeek23. "Just attended a fascinating lecture on quantum physics at #ScienceConference2023. Mind blown!
🔬🌌" 10 August 2023, https://twitter.com/ScienceGeek23/status/1234567890.

MLA In-Text Citation Exercise

Citation 1: Book

MLA Citation:    Book
Smith, John. The Art of Writing. ABC Publishing, 2019.

In his book on the craft of writing, Smith argues that effective storytelling is essential for engaging readers (Smith 45).

Citation 2:  Scholarly Journal Article from Database

MLA Citation:
Brown, Sarah. "The Role of Technology in Education." Educational Technology Research, vol. 30, no. 2, 2019, pp. 89-102. JSTOR, https://www.jstor.org/stable/123456789.


According to a study by Brown, technology plays a significant role in modern education, enhancing the learning experience (Brown 91).

Citation 3:  Website

MLA Citation:
"How to Write a Research Paper: A Step-by-Step Guide." ResearchGuide.com, https://www.researchguide.com/how-to-write-a-research-paper.


If you're unsure how to begin your research paper, you can find a step-by-step guide on "ResearchGuide.com" ("How to Write a Research Paper").

Citation 4:  Scholarly Journal Article

MLA Citation:
Johnson, Emily. "The Effects of Climate Change on Global Agriculture." Environmental Science Quarterly, vol. 45, no. 3, 2020, pp. 67-82.


In her comprehensive study, Johnson examines the direct impacts of climate change on global agriculture (Johnson 69).

Citation 5: Social Media Post/Twitter/X

MLA Citation:
@ScienceGeek23. "Just attended a fascinating lecture on quantum physics at #ScienceConference2023. Mind blown! 🔬🌌" 10 Aug. 2023, https://twitter.com/ScienceGeek23/status/1234567890.


@ScienceGeek23 shared their excitement about attending a captivating lecture on quantum physics at the #ScienceConference2023 on August 10, 2023.

Citation 6:  Website

MLA Citation:
Clark, Robert. "How to Start a Small Business." Entrepreneurship.com, https://www.entrepreneurship.com/start-small-business.


For aspiring entrepreneurs, Robert Clark's article on "Entrepreneurship.com" provides valuable insights into the essentials of launching a small business (Clark).

Citation 7:

MLA Citation:
Smith, Jessica. "New Study Reveals Health Benefits of Meditation." Health Times, 10 Sept. 2022, https://www.healthtimes.com/meditation-benefits.


According to a recent article by Jessica Smith, meditation has been linked to various health benefits, including reduced stress and improved mental well-being (Smith).