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== MLA FORMAT == | == '''MLA FORMAT''' == | ||
Citing sources is an important part of any student project. There are numerous things that can need citing. Books, articles, and scholarly journals are all examples of this; Also, most classes will ask for MLA format work cited. | Citing sources is an important part of any student project. There are numerous things that can need citing. Books, articles, and scholarly journals are all examples of this; Also, most classes will ask for MLA format work cited. | ||
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== ''' | == '''How to Cite Books''' == | ||
When citing books make sure that there is use of the correct format.To cite books the format is fairly easy but the student must be accurate. Remember when writing a paper to cite your sources or that will be a form of plagiarism. | When citing books make sure that there is use of the correct format.To cite books the format is fairly easy but the student must be accurate. Remember when writing a paper to cite your sources or that will be a form of plagiarism. | ||
''' | '''How to Cite a Book''' | ||
State the Author's last name, first name.Title of the book(Put in ''italics'').City of publication:Publication date.Print. | State the Author's last name, first name.Title of the book(Put in ''italics'').City of publication:Publication date.Print. | ||
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Jennings, Kenny, George Lewis, and Candace T. Willis | Jennings, Kenny, George Lewis, and Candace T. Willis | ||
''' | '''How to Cite Electronic Books''' | ||
When citing electronic books it is fairly the same as writing an original book citation but add the publication from the internet source. | When citing electronic books it is fairly the same as writing an original book citation but add the publication from the internet source. | ||
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Fan, Wu. ''Mechanical And Aerospace Engineering : Selected, Peer Reviewed Papers From The 2Nd International Conference On Mechanical And Aerospace Engineering'' (ICMAE) 2011), July 29-31, 2011, Bangkok, Thailand. Durnten-Zurich: Trans Tech Publications, 2012. eBook Academic Collection (EBSCOhost). Web. 6 Nov. 2014. | Fan, Wu. ''Mechanical And Aerospace Engineering : Selected, Peer Reviewed Papers From The 2Nd International Conference On Mechanical And Aerospace Engineering'' (ICMAE) 2011), July 29-31, 2011, Bangkok, Thailand. Durnten-Zurich: Trans Tech Publications, 2012. eBook Academic Collection (EBSCOhost). Web. 6 Nov. 2014. | ||
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'''Citing Articles''' | |||
== '''Citing Articles''' == | |||
When citing an article it is important to get information like the dates correct, because there is not much information. In addition, citing a print article, the main point is to be able to look it up and know when it was published. | When citing an article it is important to get information like the dates correct, because there is not much information. In addition, citing a print article, the main point is to be able to look it up and know when it was published. | ||
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Klein, Joe. "5 Things to Watch for in the Midterm Elections." ''Time'' 30 Oct. 2014: n. pag. Web. | Klein, Joe. "5 Things to Watch for in the Midterm Elections." ''Time'' 30 Oct. 2014: n. pag. Web. | ||
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'''Citing Scholarly Journals''' | |||
== '''Citing Scholarly Journals''' == | |||
When doing citations for scholarly journals, it is important to cite properly. Making sure your citation is written correctly is important because it could it be the difference between a passing or failing grade. It also protects you from being accused of plagiarism. | When doing citations for scholarly journals, it is important to cite properly. Making sure your citation is written correctly is important because it could it be the difference between a passing or failing grade. It also protects you from being accused of plagiarism. | ||