MLA style is most commonly used to cite
sources within the language arts, cultural studies, and other humanities disciplines
.
What is MLA style and why do I need to use it?
MLA Style
creates rules for students to follow when writing and formatting papers
. Using MLA Style not only helps your instructors read and understand your work, but the act of creating citations and citing sources helps prevent plagiarism.
What should I use MLA style for?
- English Studies – Language and Literature.
- Foreign Languages and Literatures.
- Literary Criticism.
- Comparative Literature.
- Cultural Studies.
What are the 3 purposes of MLA style?
- to ensure consistent use of the English language in academic writing;
- to ensure consistent formatting and presentation of information, for the sake of clarity and ease of navigation; and.
- to ensure proper attribution of ideas to their original sources, for the sake of intellectual integrity.
What MLA format should I use?
- Use white 8 1⁄2 x 11” paper.
- Make 1 inch margins on the top, bottom, and sides.
- The first word in every paragraph should be indented one half inch.
- Indent set-off or block quotations one half inch from the left margin.
- Use any type of font that is easy to read, such as Times New Roman.
What is MLA citation example?
MLA in-text citation style uses
the author's last name and the page number from which the quotation or paraphrase is taken
, for example: (Smith 163). If the source does not use page numbers, do not include a number in the parenthetical citation: (Smith).
What is APA Format example?
APA in-text citation style
uses the author's last name and the year of publication
, for example: (Field, 2005). For direct quotations, include the page number as well, for example: (Field, 2005, p. 14).
What does MLA style look like?
What should an MLA paper look like? An MLA paper has a
standard look for every page including 1-inch margins
, a readable font, a running header including your last name and page number, and author-page in-text citations.
How do you know if something is common knowledge or needs a citation?
If your reader might be surprised by your statement, question its accuracy, or contest it with other data, it is not common knowledge and you should provide a citation. If it is
a foundational fact that everyone in the field agrees on
, it is probably common knowledge.
What font and size is required for MLA?
Double-space the text of your paper and use a legible font (e.g. Times New Roman). Whatever font you choose, MLA recommends that the regular and italics type styles contrast enough that they are each distinct from one another. The font size should
be 12 pt.
What are the characteristics of MLA citation style?
- 1-inch margins all around.
- 2.0 line height (double-space the whole paper, including title block and Works Cited list)
- no extra spacing after the title, between paragraphs, or between bibliography items.
- 12-point typeface (usually Times New Roman)
What are the two main parts of MLA documentation style?
- A detailed list of Works Cited.
- A citation within the text of the academic paper (parenthetical or in-text citation)
What subjects is Apa used for?
APA format is preferred by the American Psychological Association and is typically used in behavioral and social sciences such as
psychology, sociology, history, and communication
. It's also used in business courses.
When should you use MLA VS APA?
MLA is used for humanities and literature papers
. APA is used for science and technical papers. However, both are used through college courses.
What is MLA style in research?
MLA style refers the style recommended by the Modern Language Association (MLA)
for preparing scholarly manuscripts and student research papers
. It concerns itself with the mechanics of writing, such as punctuation, quotation, and, especially, documentation of sources.
Which is an example of a citation?
Example Citations:
Books
. Note: Firstname Lastname,Title of Book: Subtitle of Book (Location: Publisher, Year): xx-xx.
