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Purdue University Writing Lab Why Use MLA Format? A workshop brought to you by the Purdue University Writing Lab

Why Use MLA Format? Allows readers to cross-reference your sources easily Provides consistent format within a discipline Gives you credibility as a writer Protects yourself from plagiarism

Purdue University Writing Lab Cross-Referencing Your Sources Cross-referencing allows readers to locate the publication information of source material. This is of great value for researchers who may want to locate your sources for their own research projects.

Purdue University Writing Lab Using a Consistent Format Using a consistent format helps your reader understand your arguments and the sources they’re built on. It also helps you keep track of your sources as you build arguments.

Purdue University Writing Lab Establishing Credibility The proper use of MLA style shows the credibility of writers; such writers show accountability to their source material.

Purdue University Writing Lab Avoiding Plagiarism Proper citation of your sources in MLA style can help you avoid plagiarism, which is a serious offense. It may result in anything from failure of the assignment to expulsion from school.

Purdue University Writing Lab Where Do I Find MLA Format? MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers, 7th ed. OWL website: owl.english.purdue.edu owl.english.purdue.edu Mrs. Beam’s Website

Purdue University Writing Lab Where can you go for additional help with MLA documentation? Check our website: Mrs. Beam’s website Class MLA Style Sheets Purdue University Writing Lab