introduction to mla: writing a research paper in mla format

Introduction to MLA:Introduction to MLA:

Writing a Writing a Research Paper Research Paper in MLA Formatin MLA Format

ReviewReviewWhat 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

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- Works Cited page

Works Cited PageWorks Cited Page

The Works Cited page of an MLA formatted research paper is_________________.

Works Cited PageWorks Cited Page

The Works Cited page of an MLA formatted research paper is a separate page that lists detailed information about your sources.

• 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 General Formatting Requirements:Requirements:

Hanging Indent

• Your in-text citations must match an entry on your Works Cited page

General Formatting General Formatting Requirements:Requirements:

In-Text Citations

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.

Citing a Webpage

Practice 1:

Author: Kris HirstArticle Name: “Origins of Man”Website: World HistoryPublisher: Nat GeoDate of last update: 22 Sep 2014Date 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.

Questions?