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Understanding MLA Citation Errors and Corrections: A Guide for Students

This guide explores common mistakes in MLA citations through real examples while maintaining student anonymity. It highlights what not to do when citing sources correctly, offering clear solutions to common errors. Real-life situations illustrate misquotes and paraphrasing issues, providing students with practical advice on improving their citation skills. Learn from the examples of athletes and coaches, ensuring accurate attribution in academic writing. Simplifying citation practices can enhance your work and uphold academic integrity.

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Understanding MLA Citation Errors and Corrections: A Guide for Students

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  1. Citations Revisited Block A English 12 Examples

  2. While the examples are real, student names will remain anonymous to protect the *MLA-citationally challenged. • Yes, I coined that phrase! MLA Citation: What Not To Do!

  3. What Not to Do~ The Direct Quotation examples

  4. “Matt Erdman led the team with more than 100 tackles last year even though he played with a cast on at least one hand.” (Chris Dearing, Aug 18, 2011). • OR • “Matt Erdman led the team with more than 100 tackles last year even though he played with a cast on at least one hand.” (Dearing 1). Example 1

  5. Correct: • “Matt Erdman led the team with more than 100 tackles last year even though he played with a cast on at least one hand” (Dearing). Solutions

  6. What Not to Do~ The Combo example

  7. Original: • “So, to have 35 players out has made planning practice an easier chore.” • “Having 35 players is making practice easier” (Dearing). • Correct: • Due to the increased number of players on this year’s roster, “planning practice [has become] an easier chore” (Dearing). Example 2 & Solution

  8. “We didn’t win a game last year, so we have to go up from there” (Smyth). • Correct: • According to Head Coach Andy Smyth, “’We didn’t win a game last year, so we have to go up from there’” (Dearing). Example and solution 2

  9. What Not to Do~ The Paraphrase examples

  10. Original: • Last year, the Cardinals were limited in numbers and injuries, and limped home with a 0-10 record. • “During the 2010 season, the Cardinal Newman football team had only a few players to work with due to injuries, and ended the season with a 0-10 record” (The State). Example 3

  11. During the 2010 season, the Cardinal Newman football team had only a few players to work with due to injuries, and ended the season with a winless record(Dearing). Solution

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