REG - MLA Format Review Lesson
MLA Format Review Lesson
We will continue to use MLA format for all written assignments in this course. Please review the information in this lesson before proceeding, as you will need it in the final assessment for this unit and for the rest of the course.
MLA Format
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 remind you of the requirements 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.
Self-Assessment: MLA Format
Complete the following self-assessment over MLA Format.
Plagiarism
Many of the rules you have reviewed in this lesson have to do with proper citation. Remembering and following 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, paraphrased words, or even 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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