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Citation Review. In MLA format, there are two types of citations you can use: 1) In-text citations 2) Parenthetical citations ** It is best to use a combination of the two kinds. Each has its own benefits. In-text citations. The citation is done in the sentence itself.
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Citation Review In MLA format, there are two types of citations you can use: 1) In-text citations 2) Parenthetical citations ** It is best to use a combination of the two kinds. Each has its own benefits.
In-text citations • The citation is done in the sentence itself. • Page number (if applicable) is put in parenthesis at the end of the sentence. • Good way to introduce a source when you use it the first time. • Good way to insert quotes or opinion. • Good way to cite films and interviews. • Example: In the film, Food, Inc., the writers argue that the government is to blame for subsidizing cheap crops like corn. • Michael Pollan in the article “When a Crop Becomes King” states that… (38). Use whole name and title when first introduced. • According to Pollan, a bushel of corn sells for $2, but it costs $3 for them to grow it (43). You can use just the last name later in your paper.
Parenthetical citations • Citation is done in parenthesis at the end of the sentence. • Good to use when you have already introduced the source. • Good for facts and statistics without opinion attached. • Example: Corn is now fed to cows, chickens, pigs, and even pigs (Pollan 44). (Last name page #). No commas. • When you combine two sources (or more)= (Pollan 43; Berry 32). Semi-colon • If you have a number of facts in a row from the same author, same article, same page, you can put citation at the end of the last sentence.
Remember: CITE OR DIE • CITE all quotes. • CITE all facts and statistics. • Even when you put an idea/fact in your own words (paraphrase), CITE!
Works Cited • Every source you cite (even if you only use it one time) needs to be put on your Works Cited page. • Good resource= Purdue OWL MLA format • If you use Easy Bib, make sure you double check. • Works Cited needs to be perfect for your final draft. Don’t need one for your rough draft. • Formatting always takes longer than you think. Do your Works Cited before you get too tired.
Due Dates: • Tomorrow: Descriptive outline (typed) • Friday’s PowerPoint with directions & an example on my website • Thursday: Rough Draft (typed) • Tuesday: Final draft (typed) • Will be presenting your thesis and a portion of your paper to the class.