Having trouble with your paper? Hate MLA Citation?
Here are two links that will help - a lot!
NOTE: all "OWL" links are from Purdue University Online Writing Lab (OWL). (copyright)
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The *best* MLA information on the web - with examples and easy-to-read explanations of what to do. Note: Tips on how to use this page below |
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The Landmark Project lets you "fill-in-the-blanks" to create your Works Cited page - beware! It does NOT capitalize properly. And, of course, you must put the right information into the right box! Note: if you're not sure how to use it, click here to watch a demo!
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Tips on How to Use the MLA Format Page
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If you page down twice, you'll see the list of items covered on this web page. This is great if you want a general understanding of a broad topic (about MLA). For Example: if you wanted to know how to cite something, you could click on the Works Cited List. |
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You are now about halfway down the page (you can tell by the scroll bar on the right). This talks in a general way about how to actually create the Works Cited page (yes, it is double spaced). |
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If you page down a couple of more times, you come to "Basic forms for Sources in Print." Here's where you can find out how to cite a book, a web page, an interview, and more! |
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Let's say you don't want to read ALL there is to know about MLA; you just want to know how to cite an interview. It's Easy! Just go to the main menu and click on EDIT and then on FIND |
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Type in the word you're looking for and click FIND NEXT. Voila! You're at the point in the document where they talk about citing interviews! Note: This works in most web-browser windows - and can be used while reading research materials, too! By using this tool, you can focus your reading and research efforts on exactly what you need. |