140 likes | 443 Views
References. MLA/APA Format With Aaron Pooley, English Department. References:. Tell WHERE you found evidence. Evidence : information from newspapers, magazines, the Internet, etc. 2 Types of References. MLA : M odern L anguage A ssociation
E N D
References MLA/APA Format With Aaron Pooley, English Department
References: • Tell WHERE you found evidence. • Evidence: information from newspapers, magazines, the Internet, etc.
2 Types of References • MLA: Modern Language Association • APA: American Psychological Association • MLA---For English/Literature • APA--- All other subjects
For your essay… • You may choose either MLA or APA. • In this class: we will discuss MLA.
References • 2 Types: • In-text citation • Works Cited Page
In-text Citation: • This shows your references IN YOUR ESSAY. • EX: • According to Professor Aaron Pooley, “Writing an essay is very difficult (Pooley 26). period Author name Page #
Another example: • The Korea Times reported, “Students must listen carefully to their professor to avoid mistakes (The Korea Times 45). • If there is NO author, use organization’s name. • MOST newspaper articles have an author. • Check carefully.
Works Cited Page • Cover Page • Your Essay • WORKS CITED PAGE**** • Rubric
To make a Works Cited Page: • Write “Works Cited” at the top of the page. • Author’s name.Article Title. Article Date. Name of Website. Date you accessed the site. Website address. • Pooley, Aaron.Professors Are Awesome. 16 Nov. 2007. The Korea Times. 6 Feb. 20012 <http://www.koreatimes.com>.
Next: • Put your sources in ALPHABETICAL ORDER.
EXAMPLE: • Benson, David. Ankle Replacement Prosthetics. 16 Nov. 2007. University of Maryland. 6 Feb. 2008 <http://www.anklereplacement.com>. • Park, Hee-jae. Plastic Surgery in Korea. 12 Sep. 2011. The New York Times. 8 Oct. 2012 <http://www.nytimes.com/> • Pooley, Aaron. Professors Are Awesome. 16 Nov. 2007. The Korea Times. 6 Feb. 2012 <http://www.koreatimes.com>.
YOUR Works Cited Page: • Should have at least three sources • More is OK. • Follow the format carefully.
MLA Format • Works Cited Page • Author’s name. Article Title. Article Date. Name of Website. Date you accessed the site. Website address. • In-text citation • (Author’s last name + page #)