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Introduction to MLA: Writing a Research Paper in MLA Format.

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1 Introduction to MLA: Writing a Research Paper in MLA Format

2 Review What do we know about writing in MLA format so far? -General Formatting Requirements -Writing a Paraphrase/Summary Citation -Writing a Direct Quote Citation -What to include in a parenthetical citation

3 Today - Works Cited page

4 Works Cited Page The Works Cited page of an MLA formatted research paper is_________________.

5 Works Cited Page The Works Cited page of an MLA formatted research paper is a separate page that lists detailed information about your sources.

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7 Page: Last page of your paper Sources are listed alphabetically by author’s last name If there is no author, list it by the article/video name Spacing: Double spaced with a hanging indent General Formatting Requirements:

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9 Hanging Indent

10 Your in-text citations must match an entry on your Works Cited page General Formatting Requirements:

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12 In-Text Citations

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15 Citing a Webpage

16 Last Name, First Name. Citing a Webpage

17 Last Name, First Name. "Title of the Article.” Citing a Webpage

18 Last Name, First Name. "Title of the Article.” Website Title. Citing a Webpage

19 Last Name, First Name. "Title of the Article.” Website Title. Publisher of website, date of last update. Citing a Webpage

20 Last Name, First Name. "Title of the Article.” Website Title. Publisher of website, date of last update. Web. Citing a Webpage

21 Last Name, First Name. "Title of the Article.” Website Title. Publisher of website, date of last update. Web. Date of Access. Citing a Webpage

22 Last Name, First Name. "Title of the Article.” Website Title. Publisher of website, date of last update. Web. Date of Access. Example: Hinskey, David. “How to Treat a Sprained Ankle.” Medical Aid Online. Vaxwell Media, 2012. Web. 2 Sep 2014. Citing a Webpage

23 Practice 1: Author: Kris Hirst Article Name: “Origins of Man” Website: World History Publisher: Nat Geo Date of last update: 22 Sep 2014 Date accessed: 24 Sep 2014 Hirst, Kris. “Origins of Man.” World History. Nat Geo, 22 Sep 2014. Web. 24 Sep 2014.

24 Practice 2: I got my information from an article named “History of Rome.” It was published in 2014 by Roman Empire Timeline. The website was called Ancient Rome. When I looked it up yesterday, there was no author. “History of Rome.” Ancient Rome. Roman Empire Timeline, 2014. Web. 19 Oct 2014.

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26 Practice 3: Cartwright, Mark. “Trade in Ancient Greece.” Ancient History Encyclopedia. A&E Television Networks, 18 Jan 2012. Web. 19 Oct 2014.

27 Cartwright, Mark. “Trade in Ancient Greece.” Ancient History Encyclopedia. A&E Television Networks, 18 Jan 2012. Web. 19 Oct 2014.

28 Questions?

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