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Why is it important to use MLA style for citing sources?
Why is it important to use MLA style for citing sources?
- To make the paper longer and meet the word count.
- To confuse readers about the sources of information.
- To avoid plagiarism and give credit to the original source. (correct)
- To show off advanced writing skills.
What is the purpose of a Works Cited page in a paper?
What is the purpose of a Works Cited page in a paper?
- To list all the sources used in writing the paper (correct)
- To offer additional recommendations for further reading
- To provide a summary of the main points in the paper
- To introduce new ideas related to the topic
What is the primary purpose of writing a citation according to the text?
What is the primary purpose of writing a citation according to the text?
- To make the paper look more professional.
- To inform readers where the information was obtained from. (correct)
- To decrease the credibility of the paper.
- To add unnecessary length to the paper.
How should the margins be set in a paper according to the text?
How should the margins be set in a paper according to the text?
Why should students always cite their sources, even if they are unsure?
Why should students always cite their sources, even if they are unsure?
What is the correct font size recommended for typing a paper according to the text?
What is the correct font size recommended for typing a paper according to the text?
In citing a book with two authors, what information is included after the title of the book?
In citing a book with two authors, what information is included after the title of the book?
What does MLA stand for in the context of citing sources?
What does MLA stand for in the context of citing sources?
What is an important consequence of not citing sources properly according to the text?
What is an important consequence of not citing sources properly according to the text?
What does a Works Cited page provide that helps readers with research?
What does a Works Cited page provide that helps readers with research?
Which of the following accurately describes one purpose of creating a bibliography?
Which of the following accurately describes one purpose of creating a bibliography?
When citing an Internet source, what information should be included after the title of the work?
When citing an Internet source, what information should be included after the title of the work?
Study Notes
What is MLA?
- MLA stands for Modern Language Association.
- It provides consistent standards for writing citations and papers.
- MLA is one of the 2-3 styles usually used in high school and college.
- It protects you from plagiarism.
Importance of MLA Citations
- Give credit when you use information written or thought up by others.
- Avoid plagiarism by writing a citation and crediting your source of information.
- Readers can easily check where you got your information.
When to Cite Sources
- Always cite sources when you summarize, paraphrase, or quote another author's material.
- If you are not sure, it is better to always cite the source.
Works Cited Page
- The Works Cited Page appears at the end of your paper on its own page.
- It lists all sources you used to write your report.
- The Works Cited page provides the information needed for a reader to find and retrieve any source used in your paper.
Citing a Book
- For a book with one author: Author's Last Name, First Name. Title of Book. City: Publisher, Year of Publication. Print.
- For a book with two authors: Author's Last Name, First Name, and Author's Last Name, First Name. Title of Book. City: Publisher, Year of Publication. Print.
- For a book with an editor but no single author: Editor's Last Name, First Name, ed. Title of Book. City: Publisher, Year of Publication. Print.
Citing an Internet Source
- For a website with an author: Author's Last Name, First Name. "Title of the Work." Title of Website. Publisher or Sponsor of site, Day Month Year of Publication or Revision. Web. Day Month Year You Accessed the Site.
- For a company, business, or professional site: Company Name. Day Month Year of Publication or Revision. Web. Day Month Year You Accessed the Site.
Formatting Your Paper
- Use 8.5 x 11 paper.
- Use 12-point Times Roman font or something similar.
- Double-space your paper.
- Leave one space after periods and other punctuation.
- Set margins to one inch.
- Indent properly.
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Description
Learn about MLA style citation, why it is important, how to cite sources, and create a bibliography using books and the internet. Practice writing citations together to give credit to original sources when using information in your paper.
