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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Writing a Works Cited Page

Question 5 • Twilight Session 1 (Fall 26): Literature and Composition I_CThompson

Which footnote is formatted correctly?

Answer
A
2Garrow 403–04 tells readers how King knew at the start of the second attempt that he would cut the march short, but did not inform most of the marchers or even all of the leaders of his plan, which led many in the movement to briefly criticize King.
B
2. see Garrow 403–04 for criticisms of King for cutting the march short
C
2. For a detailed account of the criticisms King faced for ending the march, see Garrow 403–04.
D
2For an account of the criticisms King faced for cutting the march short and not sharing his plan with others in the movement, see Garrow, 403–04.

Explanation

Choice C is formatted as a complete footnote: it has the note number followed by a period, begins the sentence with a capital letter, and ends with a period. It also gives the source and page reference clearly: “Garrow 403–04.” Choice B starts the sentence with lowercase “see,” while A and D omit punctuation after the note number.

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