NAV - MLA Format Lesson
MLA Lesson
MLA stands for the Modern Language Association, which governs the rules for all publications in the field of literature.
Please view the following presentation which will give you an overview of MLA format. As you review the information, please take notes on the specific formatting rules for your essays, Works Cited pages, and in-text citations. Please be patient while the presentation loads - depending on your internet connection, it may take some time. Ensure that your speakers are turned up, and use the controls at the bottom of the presentation to advance the slides.
The website titled OWL at Purdue University will help you identify how to cite various types of sources from print sources to websites. Also, check out the website EasyBib linked below. This website will help you to construct your works cited page in the proper format; just ensure that you select the most current version of MLA.
OWL at Purdue University Links to an external site.
EasyBib Link Links to an external site.
Self-Assessment: MLA Format
Complete the following self-assessment over MLA Format.
Online Writing Lab at Purdue University
It is also important to know where to go if and when you have questions about MLA Format. The Online Writing Lab at Purdue University provides a wealth of information on MLA Format and will greatly assist you as you begin to incorporate these rules into your formal writing.
Please watch the short demonstration of the various resources available to you at the OWL website.
Plagiarism
Many of the rules you have learned in this unit have to do with proper citation. Gaining a familiarity of these rules is extremely important. An inadvertent mistake can lead to a charge of plagiarism, which is the uncredited use (both intentional and unintentional) of somebody else's words and ideas.
When exact words or a writer's ideas are taken from a source, this borrowing of information must be acknowledged. Only when the ideas are common knowledge because they can be found in several sources can this information be used without crediting a source.
If you have questions about documenting a source, ask yourself this question: "Would a mature reader be likely to know this information?" The general rule is: "When in doubt, give credit." If you have any questions concerning plagiarism, please ask your teacher.
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