Mla ppt
- 2. TODAY WE WILL LEARN: What MLA is and why it is important How to cite a source using MLA style. How to create a bibliography using the following resources: Internet Books We will also practice writing some citations together.
- 3. Remember!! When you write a paper and take information that is not written or thought by you, YOU MUST GIVE CREDIT TO THE SOURCE! YOU MUST WRITE A CITATION TO TELL READERS THAT THIS INFORMATION DID NOT COME FROM YOU. YOU MUST ALWAYS BE HONEST AND NOT PLAGIARIZE!
- 4. WHAT IS MLA? MLA stands for Modern Language Association. It provides consistent standards for writing citations. A consistent standard for your paper. Protects you from plagiarism. Readers can easily check where you got your information.
- 5. Why Should I use MLA Citations?? You have to give credit when you use information written or thought up by others. By writing a citation and crediting your source of information, you avoid PLAGIARISM.
- 6. When Should I cite my sources? Many students do not mean to plagiarize…If you are not sure, it is better to always cite the source! Remember, whenever you summarize, paraphrase or quote another author's material you must properly credit your source.
- 7. Works Cited Page The Works Cited Page appears at the end of your paper on its own page. It lists all sources you used to write your report. The Works Cited page provides the information needed for a reader to find and retrieve any source used in your paper.
- 8. How to Cite a Book: