MLA Format Basics I Directed Learning ActivityMLA & Research 07 Essential Question What is MLA format and why do I need to know it? Purpose Upon completion of this activity, students will understand general information about MLA format. This DLA should take approximately 30 to 45 minutes to complete. Before You Start Go to University of North Carolina's Library website and read the "Introduction," "Why We Cite," and "MLA 8th Edition." Exercise Next, answer the following: 1) What does MLA stand for? 2) In what subjects will you use MLA format? 3) Name two reasons sources should be cited: 4) According to the site, you need to cite or document: 5) According to the site, you do not need to cite: 6) When you are in doubt about whether you should cite something, what should you do? 7) What is a works cited page? 8) You must cite when you a. Quote b. Paraphrase c. Summarize d. All of the above 9) In a parenthetical citation, which format is correct? a. (Jones, 37). b. (Jones p. 37). c. (Jones 37). d