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Some Basics of MLA

Learn the basics of MLA format, in-text citations, creating a Works Cited page, and avoiding common mistakes. Utilize the Owl Purdue Online Writing Lab for comprehensive guidance and best practices.

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Some Basics of MLA

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  1. Some Basics of MLA Briar Cliff University Writing CenterHeelan Hall 050712-279-5520writing.center@briarcliff.edu bcuwritingcenter.wordpress.com

  2. Great Online Resources • It’s more important to know where to look for information. • OWL is the best place for MLA. • Bookmark it! http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/01/ • Note: The OWL doesn’t cover every special case. If a student can’t find what they’re looking for, they can always ask a Writing Center Mentor for help.

  3. What is MLA? • MLA= Modern Language Association • “MLA style is most commonly used to write papers and cite sources within the liberal arts and humanities” (Russell, Brizee, and Angeli). • Russell, Tony, Allen Brizee, and Elizabeth Angeli. "MLA Formatting and Style Guide." The Purdue OWL. Purdue U Writing Lab, 4 Apr. 2010. Web. 20 July 2010.

  4. Navigating OWL • OWL’s MLA section is divided into the In-text citations and the Works Cited page. • The Works Cited area is divided up depending on the type of source. • The In-text Citations: The Basics will have most in-text citation information. • Check out the sample paper on OWL

  5. In-text Works Cited

  6. In-text Citations • In-text citations direct the reader to the Works Cited page. • Common appearance: (Henley 5). • Exceptions • No author • No page number

  7. In-text Citations • There are special rules for in-text citation for multiple authors (refer to OWL Purdue). • In-text citations are part of the sentence, so the period goes after (author page number). • If you are citing a quote, the in-text citation will go between the: “quotation marks” (author pg #). and the period • In-text citations don’t carry over into the next paragraph.

  8. Resource List for Works Cited page • The resource entry format depends on source type. • Electronic versions of sources should be treated the same way. • Best Practices for creating Works Cited page • Start with sources of the same type • Alphabetize by first word in entry • Resource list is for works cited only, not works consulted.

  9. Resource Citation • The Resource Citation always contains the same information. Exceptions: • No page number • No author • Lastname, Firstname. Title of Book. Place of Publication: Publisher, Year of Publication. Medium of Publication. • Periods separate each section of information in the resource citation.

  10. What is one-to-one correspondence?  One-to-one correspondence means that • all of the resources in your Works Cited page can be found in the paper’s body and vice versa. •  The citations and resources need to match, like puzzle pieces: - In your text (Henley5). - Henley, Patricia. The Hummingbird House. Denver: MacMurray, 1999. Print. • The highlighted items must match!

  11. What about Citation Machines? • Many of these sites are not updated to the newest version of MLA • These entries are easy to identify because they have empty spots • If students take the time to learn the citations, they will know them for future assignments! • Use these with EXTREME caution!!!

  12. Top Mistakes for In-text Citations and References • Not including in-text citations for everything that’s not common knowledge. • Using the wrong format for 3-5 author sources in the in-text citation. • Missing an in-text citation for a source listed in the Works Cited or vice versa. • Using a citation machine and NOT correcting mistakes

  13. Information Gathered from OWL Purdue Online Writing Lab Slide show adapted from resources provided by Dr. Ryan Allen

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