In MLA style, referring to the works of others in your text is done by using what is known as parenthetical citation. Any source information that you.

Slides:

Advertisements

Similar presentations

Compiling a Works Cited Page. 1. Works Cited Page Lists the sources used in the presentation alphabetically by author’s last name 2. Parenthetical Citation.

Advertisements

How to Use MLA Formatting your Paper. How to Begin… Type your paper on a computer and print it out on standard, white 8.5 x 11-inch paper. Double-space.

Writing a Paragraph Paragraphs: Consist of one or more sentences about a single thought Usually have more than one sentence Never have more than one idea.

In Text Citations: MLA.

MLA Format Works Cited and In-text Citations. How to set up your first page: (You will not have a title page)  In the top left corner of your page, write.

MLA Format Citations and Works Cited Pages. In-Text Parenthetical Citations To document parenthetically, you must do two things: provide a signal phrase;

Center the title (Works Cited) at the top of your page Set all margins to 1” Number the page at the top right with your last name (Smith 11) Double space.

Have a #2 pencil on your desk for our Vocabulary and Root word test on Lessons 3 & 4.

MLA In-Text Citations: The Basics Source: The Online Writing Lab (OWL) at Purdue K. Hall,

What is MLA? From the “Purdue OWL” site…. MLA is… An accepted type of formatting used so that readers can decode your research. HOW TO do: Headings.

Works Cited Page. Bibliography : the works or a list of the works referred to in a text or consulted by the author in its production Most teachers do.

Making a Works Cited Page Or, hurray, you’re almost done!

Searching the Internet. The above cartoon by Peter Steiner has been reproduced from page 61 of July 5, 1993 issue of The New Yorker, (Vol.69 (LXIX) no.

1. Describe Huck’s decision to “go to Hell.” What is significant about this? Is he doing the right thing? Contrast here the irony of morality vs. legality.

English Language Arts Mr. Wilson - LMAC. (Don’t write this down…)  MLA stands for the Modern Language Association.Modern Language Association  It was.

MLA FORMATTING In-Text Citations. BASIC IN-TEXT CITATION RULES In MLA style, referring to the works of others in your text is done by using what is known.

Writing the Synthesis Essay

Kristen L. Young, MLIS, AHIP Denison University Thursday October 18, 2012.

Citing Multiple Sources within Your Paper

 1. MLA Format  2. Arrange the citations in alphabetical order by the first words, ignoring "A", "An", and "The" when they are the first word of the.

Using MLA Citation Style: The Only Way to Write a Credible Paper AND Avoid Plagiarism.

Giving Credit Where Credit is Due. Do you cite EVERYTHING? Rule: Common knowledge is not cited. Guideline: Use common sense and ethics. Not sure? Ask.

A Really Interesting Title John Smith Adv. English, Semester 2, 2 nd period D. Crawford March 31.5, 2011.

Facebook John F. Kennedy is preparing to sign the Nuclear Test Ban Treaty WallPhotosFlairBoxesJohn F. KennedyLogout View photos of JFK (5) Send JFK a message.

What is MLA? From the “Purdue OWL” site…. MLA is… An accepted type of formatting used so that readers can decode your research. HOW TO do: Headings.

Discussion Questions The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian – By Sherman Alexie Mr. Wilson – English 306.

 MLA: Modern Language Association  Makes papers easy to read  Makes papers easy to grade.

Writing the Synthesis Essay What the heck does synthesis mean?

Bell Work: Monday Mysteries Write “Monday Mysteries” in your reading sections as your heading. As your subheading, write “Squash and the Scales of Justice.”

Summer Reading Review!.  Only if specifically requested.

MLA Format Writing a Research Paper in MLA Format.

SENIOR CRITICAL PAPER. PAST & PRESENT On your paper, write a sentence or two about your general feeling towards THIS critical paper. -Are you worried.

Conducting Research The above cartoon by Peter Steiner has been reproduced from page 61 of July 5, 1993 issue of The New Yorker, (Vol.69 (LXIX)

Wading through the Web and Citations. Q: Why is it important to evaluate the credibility of a website?

Writing a Synthesis- Response Mr. Wilson – English 406.

MLA CITATION The Modern Language Association Guide to basic citations for online sources.

Technical Details Refresher– Works Cited And In-text citations.

Research Paper Ms. Vokally Where do I begin to research? Books—use Destiny to find books Web sites—Be sure to evaluate sites b/c anyone can.

Ms. Larsen  Use the NCWiseOwl web sites for reliable sources and ready-made citations you can copy and paste into your Works Cited page. 

MLA STYLE. WHERE DID IT COME FROM? MLA style was designed by the Modern Language Association of America to create a uniform way for students to submit.

Example Presentation The following slides are an example of a correctly formatted presentation. Disclaimers/Information: – This is an ugly black and white.

General Guidelines.  Type on white 8.5” x 11” paper  Double-space everything  Use 12 pt. Times New Roman font  Leave only one space after punctuation.

+ 7 th Grade Sports School Board Presentation May 20 th, 2015.

MLA Works Cited Page Photography by John Howard/ Photodisc/ Getty Images.

MLA 7 th Edition Formatting and Style Guide. What is MLA? MLA (Modern Language Association) style formatting is often used in various humanities disciplines.

General Guidelines.  Type on white 8.5” x 11” paper  Double-space everything  Use 12 pt. Times New Roman font  Leave only one space after punctuation.

How to add in-text citations and how to cite your authors.

English 8 Notes. Works Cited  New page – after the last page of your paper  Same header/continue with page #s  Title: Works Cited (centered at top.

Creating Citations For an Annotated Bib or a Works Cited: Why we need proper citations and how to create them.

Works Cited. FREE RESOURCE Works Cited Every work you use in your document or research paper Organized always in Alphabetical order by.

MLA Formatted Typed Papers Should Look Like This. Font: Times New Roman. Size: 12. Whole document = left justified (except title.) Title = centered. Last.

Finding Sources for Support Ms. Logan English I. UNACCEPTABLE Sources Wikipedia Google Blogs Chat forums Almost all.com sites.

Works Cited and In-Text Citations. Resources  Copy these into a safe place where you can reference them throughout the year: 

MLA Format for Works Cited Entries

Citations and Plagiarism

MLA Format General Guidelines.

Photography by John Howard/ Photodisc/ Getty Images

MLA Parenthetical Documentation

MLA Format General Guidelines.

Using the MLA Style Manual

Creating Citations For an Annotated Bib or a Works Cited: Why we need proper citations and how to create them.

How to Paraphrase, Summarize and Cite Your Sources

Research Notes READ, THINK AND RECORD.

Smith 6 Works Cited "Blueprint Lays Out Clear Path for Climate

Using the MLA Style Manual

MLA Guide from OWL at Purdue: See the Edline Writing Help Link to use this great resource.

Modern Language Association

Why? Starting out the writing process with a works cited page ensures that you have material to work with in order to start writing your paper. Having.

Research Paper Ms. Vokally

Presentation transcript:

In MLA style, referring to the works of others in your text is done by using what is known as parenthetical citation. Any source information that you provide in-text must correspond to the source information on the Works Cited page. MLA format follows the author-page method of in-text citation.

Wordsworth stated that Romantic poetry was marked by a "spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings" (263). Romantic poetry is characterized by the "spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings" (Wordsworth 263). Wordsworth extensively explored the role of emotion in the creative process (263). EXAMPLE SENTENCES IN A PAPER Works Cited page entry: Wordsworth, William. Lyrical Ballads. London: Oxford U.P., Print.

Works Cited "Blueprint Lays Out Clear Path for Climate Action." Environmental Defense Fund. Environmental Defense Fund, 8 May Web. 24 May Clinton, Bill. Interview by Andrew C. Revkin. “Clinton on Climate Change.” New York Times. New York Times, May Web. 25 May Dean, Cornelia. "Executive on a Mission: Saving the Planet." New York Times. New York Times, 22 May Web. 25 May Ebert, Roger. "An Inconvenient Truth." Rev. of An Inconvenient Truth, dir. Davis Guggenheim. rogerebert.com. Sun-Times News Group, 2 June Web. 24 May GlobalWarming.org. Cooler Heads Coalition, Web. 24 May 2009.

All info was obtained from Owl.English.Purdue.edu. Use the link to help you for the rest of your school career!