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some of the basics of MLA documentation based on 2009 version of MLA. Click CTRL+ to make the show bigger on your screen to see the examples. For more college writing tips, see profrhonda.com
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Documentation 101
Why we document Types of documentation Creating a Works Cited list in MLA Creating in-text citations
Why Document?
Acknowledging sources prevents plagiarism the unacknowledged use of someone else's information, research or
ideas, words, or illustrations
Documentation prevents a number of undesirable consequences “0” grade on the assignment, F in the course, suspension, and at the
extreme, expulsion
Citing Sources is professional and ethical conveys to the reader that the writer has taken the time to consult and
consider a mix of viewpoints on a given topic before providing his/her own synthesis.
adds to the quality of the paper.
Is ethical and responsible When students give credit where credit is due they are also practicing
ethical, responsible Imagine the consequences of being caught stealing someone else's work or ideas at the workplace.
Types of Documentation
MLA – Modern Languages Association used for literature and fine arts essays.
APA-American Psychological Association used for social science, humanities, and scientific essays
These are the most common in post secondary undergraduate programs.
Two types of documenting
Using a works cited list In-text citations
What is a works cited list
Is the list of references you used for your work
Goes on the last page of your work Is in Alphabetical order Follows MLA format
What are in-text citations In-text citations go after you use information
that you didn’t author. You use them when you Quote (1-2 sentences in quotation marks). Paraphrase (state those 2 sentences in your
own words –this is different from changing 1 or 2 words in a phrase)
Summarize –condense a longer portion of information
Use some one’s ideas Rule of thumb: use your own words. Quote
sparingly.
Where do I put the citation
1. You use (). 2. For electronic sources you just
put the first word on the citation reference
3. For e-books, you also put the page number
Works citation and In-text citation
Articles from business websitesThis model could be relevant for those business etiquette sites.
Hard Copy Newspapers
Database articles
Database Newspaper/Magazines
Articles from Web publications
Hard copy book
E-book
E-book from database
Article from an Organizational/Gov’t website
Personal Interview