Research Paper and MLA Format

Question	Answer
direct quote	when the writer uses words from a source exactly as they were written. The words are taken verbatim. A direct quote is indicated by putting the words in quotation marks “ “. A direct quote must be cited.
indirect quote	is when the writer paraphrases, or puts an idea from a source into his/her own words. An indirect quote MUST be cited.
MLA Format	The modern Language Association (MLA) style guide for academic writing A standardized way to document the writer’s source materials * provides guidelines for the creation of a bibliography (called a “works Cited” page) and its parenthetical (within the text) citation.
Why do we use MLA?	It puts the focus on the writing and not the “fluff” It creates an awareness of your readers/audience
Parenthetical Citation	directly write a note from where the information was found Parenthetical or “in-text” citation allows your reader to know from what source each idea/fact came *it looks like this: (Smith, 38) or (richmond.com)
Works Cited Page	A “Works Cited” page is the name that MLA gives to a bibliography. It is a listing of all of the sources you cited in the body of your paper *It is always going to be the last page of your essay or report

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