MLA Citation Workshop: Aiming toward the College-Level Paper Bessie Chin Library Redwood High School

MLA Citation Workshop Agenda Reasons for providing citations? How to cite resources in MLA format Printed Books Printed Articles in Periodicals Electronic and Internet sources Purpose In-text Works Cited

MLA Citation Workshop Why Provide Citations? To allow readers to reference your sources easily To give you credibility as a writer/creator To protect yourself from plagiarism

MLA Citation Workshop Citing resources in MLA format Modern Language Association format is used by English and Humanities students Two basic features of MLA style In the text of your paper Include the author or title and page citation for each source At the end of your paper Create list on a new page titled “Works Cited.” Include all sources used in your paper Alphabetized by author’s last name or title if author is unknown Sample MLA-formatted paper. (dianahacker.com)Sample Since there are some recent changes to MLA style, they have been highlighted in red in this presentation.

MLA Citation Workshop In-Text Citation: Printed Material 1 Author named in Text Ex: One driver, Peter Cohen, says that after he was rear- ended, the guilty party emerged from his vehicle still talking on the phone (127). Author named in Parentheses Ex: Most states do not keep adequate records on the number of times cell phones are a factor in accidents; as of December 2000, only ten states were trying to keep such records (Sundeen 2).

MLA Citation Workshop In-Text Citation: Printed Material 2 Author Unknown Ex: As of 2001, at least three hundred towns and municipalities had considered legislation regulating use of cell phones while driving ("Lawmakers" 2). Page Number Unknown Ex: The California Highway Patrol opposes restrictions on the use of phones while driving, claiming that distracted drivers can already be prosecuted (Jacobs). Ex: According to Jacobs, the California Highway Patrol opposes restrictions on the use of phones while driving, claiming that distracted drivers can already be prosecuted.

MLA Citation Workshop In-Text: Electronic and Internet Sources Author named in Introductory Phase Ex: Hatchuel discusses how film editing “can change points of view and turn objectivity into subjectivity.” Author named in Parentheses Ex: Film editing provides us with different perceptions of reality (Hatchuel). Author Unknown Ex: A list of frequently asked questions about documentation and up-to-date instructions on how to cite online sources in MLA format can be found on the association’s Web site (MLA).

MLA Citation Workshop Works Cited: Printed Books 1 Single Author Author. Title of Book. City of Publication: Publisher, Year. Tan, Amy. The Bonesetter's Daughter. New York: Putnam, Print. Two or Three Authors Reverse the name of the first author (last name, first name) Rowe, Richard, and Larry Jeffus. The Essential Welder: Gas MetalArc Welding Classroom Manual. Albany: Delmar, Print.

MLA Citation Workshop Works Cited: Printed Books 2 Three or more Authors If there are more than three authors, name only the first and add et al., or give all the names. Sloan, Frank A., et al. Sloan, Frank A., Emily M. Stout, Kathryn Whetten-Goldstein, and Lan Liang.

MLA Citation Workshop Works Cited: Articles in Print Periodicals Magazine Articles Author. "Title of Article." Title of Magazine Date: Page(s). Print. Talcott, Richard. "Great Comets." Astronomy May 2004: Print. If no author's name is given, begin with the title of the article. Journal with Continuous Pagination Through the Volume Author. "Title of Article." Title of Journal Volume number (Year): Page(s). Print. Davis, William D., Thomas Cleary, Michelle Donnelly, and Samuel Hellerman. "Using Sensor Signals to Analyze Fires." Fire Technology 39 (2003): Print.

MLA Citation Workshop Works Cited: Articles in Print Periodicals 2 Journal with Issues Paged Separately Author. "Title of Article." Title of Journal Volume number. Issue number (Year): Page(s). Print. Murphy, Karen L., Roseanne DePasquale, and Erin McNamara. "Meaningful Connections: Using Technology in Primary Classrooms." Young Children 58.6 (2003): Print. Newspaper Articles Author. "Title of Article." Name of Newspaper Date, edition: Page(s). Print. Daranciang, Nelson. "Sex Offender Web Site Debated.“ Honolulu Star-Bulletin 8 Apr. 2004, night final ed.: A3. Print.

MLA Citation Workshop Works Cited: Electronic and Internet Sources 1 The new “MLA guidelines assume that users can locate most online sources by entering the author, title, or other identifying information in a search engine or a database. Consequently, the MLA Style Manual does not require a Web address (URL) in citations for online sources. Some instructors may require a URL.” (Documenting 25)

MLA Citation Workshop Works Cited: Electronic and Internet Sources 2 An Entire Web Site With author Peterson, Susan Lynn. The Life of Martin Luther. Susan Lynn Peterson, Web. 24 Jan With corporate (group) author United States. Environmental Protection Agency. Drinking Water Standards. EPA, 28 Nov Web. 24 Jan Author unknown Margaret Sanger Papers Project. History Dept., New York U, 18 Oct Web. 6 Jan With editor Halsell, Paul, ed. Internet Modern History Sourcebook. Fordham U, 22 Sept Web. 19 Jan With no title Yoon, Mina. Home page. Oak Ridge Natl. Laboratory, 28 Dec Web. 12 Jan

MLA Citation Workshop Citation Creators & Other Helpful Resources 1 Print and Online Guidelines for Citations Under “Help with Citations” on the library’s home page there are links to several online citation tools. One of those links is to:home page NoodleTools The Tam District libraries have a subscription to NoodleTools, a web site which allows for the creation of very sophisticated citations and notes. This site is used by many colleges and universities. NoodleTools

MLA Citation Workshop Citation Creators & Other Helpful Resources 2 Database Citation Creators Many subscription databases have tools to help with making proper citations in various formats. MS Word 2007 “References” tab allows for the creation of citations and bibliographies/works cited lists.

MLA Citation Workshop Summary & Recommended Resources Questions or Comments Recommended MLA References dianahacker.com: The Official Web Site for Diana Hacker Handbooks. Bedford/St. Martin’s, Web. 14 Oct Documenting Sources: A Hacker Handbook Supplement. Bedford/St. Martin’s, Web. 14 Oct MLA Formatting and Style Guide. Online Writing Lab, Purdue U, Web. 14 Oct Modern Language Association. Home page. Modern Language Association, Web. 14 Oct Gibaldi, Joseph. MLA Handbook For Writers of Research Papers New York: Modern Language Association, Print. Sebranek, Patrick. Writer’s INC. 7 th ed. Wilmington, Mass.: Write Source, Print.

MLA Citation Workshop Acknowledgements This slideshow is adapted from one produced by the Writing Center at Minot State University (ND) “MLA Workshop Presentation.” Minot State University Writing Center. 2008? 7 Oct