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Understanding MLA Format: Essentials for Writing and Citing

The Modern Language Association (MLA) style is widely used in the liberal arts and humanities for crafting essays and citing sources. This guide outlines the standard format for academic papers, including one-inch margins, double-spaced text, and header requirements. It clarifies the purpose of the Works Cited page, distinguishing it from a bibliography and providing essential formatting tips. Learn how to structure your paper effectively by following MLA guidelines, using examples from "Your Little, Brown Handbook" for clarity on in-text citations and the Works Cited page.

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Understanding MLA Format: Essentials for Writing and Citing

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  1. MLA Basics AWC Writing Center 2011

  2. What is MLA? • MLA (Modern Language Association) style is most commonly used to write papers and cite sources within the liberal arts and humanities. • Your Little, Brown Handbook offers examples for the general format of MLA papers, in-text citations, and the Works Cited page

  3. MLA Document Format • The Modern Language Association (MLA) specifies a standard format for essays and research papers written in an academic setting: • One-inch page margins • Double-spaced paragraphs • Name of author, name of professor, title of course, date of paper on the first page of the paper (LBH p. 689) • A header with author's last name and page number 1/2 inch from the top of each page (LBH p. 689) • A works cited page beginning on a separate page at the end of the paper (LBH p. 653)

  4. Sample First Page LBH p. 689

  5. Sample Later Page LBH p. 689

  6. Sample Title Page LBH p. 692

  7. What does Works Cited Mean? • Works Cited is sometimes referred to as References. The terms mean the same thing. Each is an alphabetical list of works cited, or works to which you have made reference. Works Cited is generally used when citing sources using MLA (Modern Language Association) style, while the title References is used when citing sources using APA (American Psychological Association) style. • Works Cited and Bibliography are not the same. In Works Cited you only list items you have actually cited. In a Bibliography you list all of the material you have consulted in preparing your essay whether or not you have actually cited the work.

  8. Works Cited Page Format • Preparing your Works Cited Page LBH p. 653 • Arrange in alphabetical order • Use hanging indentions • Double space

  9. AWC Library Sample Citation

  10. Sample MLA Works Cited Page

  11. Questions Thank you!

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