1. Comp 4
MLA Format

2. Why are we here today?

3. Better yet, who is the reason we are learning this today?

5. MLA Format… what Mr. Jennewein did not teach you

6. Paraphrase
A paraphrase is a restatement of the text of your source in your own words
The teacher confirmed he would not teach EasyBib in his composition courses (Jennewein 18).

7. Direct Quotes
Direct quotes are citations that are word-for-word from the source.
Mr. Jennewein stated, “[he] will not teach EasyBib as a resource for students when citing their research” (Jennewein 18).

8. In-text Citations Provide information that will allow the reader to locate exactly where you found information in your sources.
Traditional citation: Author's last name and a page number
(Villmer 17).
No author: Title of Article or Webpage in quotation marks
(“Title” 17).
Paragraphs: If there are not page numbers assigned to the source, count the paragraphs and site the paragraph number:
(Villmer p 25).
(“Title” p 25).

9. More than one author Two authors: (Villmer and Jennewein 12).
Three or more authors:
(Villmer et al. 12).

10. Databases
Jstor
EbscoHost
Gale

11. Websites and Webpages iwacademy.org is a website
The PowerSchool page on the website is the webpage

12. Disclaimer
Mr. Jennewein nor any other colleagues were hurt in the production of this lesson.