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Introduction to MLA:. Writing a Research Paper in MLA Format. What do we know about writing in MLA format so far?. General Formatting Requirements Writing a Paraphrase/Summary Citation Writing a Direct Quote Citation What to include in a parenthetical citation. Review. - Works Cited page.
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Introduction to MLA: Writing a Research Paper in MLA Format
What do we know about writing in MLA format so far? • General Formatting Requirements • Writing a Paraphrase/Summary Citation • Writing a Direct Quote Citation • What to include in a parenthetical citation Review
- Works Cited page Today
The Works Cited page of an MLA formatted research paper is_________________. Works Cited Page
The Works Cited page of an MLA formatted research paper is a separate page that lists detailed information about your sources. Works Cited Page
Page: Last page of your paper • Sources are listed alphabetically by author’s last name • If there is no author, list it by the article/video name • Spacing: Double spaced with a hanging indent General Formatting Requirements:
Your in-text citations must match an entry on your Works Cited page General Formatting Requirements:
Citing a Webpage Last Name, First Name.
Citing a Webpage Last Name, First Name. "Title of the Article.”
Citing a Webpage Last Name, First Name. "Title of the Article.” Website Title.
Citing a Webpage Last Name, First Name. "Title of the Article.” Website Title. Publisher of website, date of last update.
Citing a Webpage Last Name, First Name. "Title of the Article.” Website Title. Publisher of website, date of last update. Web.
Citing a Webpage Last Name, First Name. "Title of the Article.” Website Title. Publisher of website, date of last update. Web. Date of Access.
Citing a Webpage Last Name, First Name. "Title of the Article.” Website Title. Publisher of website, date of last update. Web. Date of Access. Example: Hinskey, David. “How to Treat a Sprained Ankle.” Medical Aid Online. Vaxwell Media, 2012. Web. 2 Sep 2014.
Practice 1: Author: Kris Hirst Article Name: “Origins of Man” Website:World History Publisher: Nat Geo Date of last update: 22 Sep 2014 Date accessed: 24 Sep 2014 Hirst, Kris. “Origins of Man.” World History. Nat Geo, 22 Sep 2014. Web. 24 Sep 2014.
Practice 2: I got my information from an article named “History of Rome.” It was published in 2014 by Roman Empire Timeline. The website was called Ancient Rome. When I looked it up yesterday, there was no author. “History of Rome.” Ancient Rome. Roman Empire Timeline, 2014. Web. 19 Oct 2014.
Practice 3: Cartwright, Mark. “Trade in Ancient Greece.” Ancient History Encyclopedia. A&E Television Networks, 18 Jan 2012. Web. 19 Oct 2014.
Cartwright, Mark. “Trade in Ancient Greece.” Ancient History Encyclopedia. A&E Television Networks, 18 Jan 2012. Web. 19 Oct 2014.
