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Our district has designated the
MLA (Modern Language Association) format as the official format for
research papers. Copies of the MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers are available in the library.
The MLA format is
widely used in schools, colleges and in publishing. Students will
document their sources by using parenthetical citation and a
works-cited list.
Why cite sources?
- Give credit where credit is
due! Acknowledging your sources tells the reader where your
information and ideas came from.
- Avoid plagiarism! Presenting
other's ideas and information as your own can lead to loss of
credit in school. Colleges and employers may impose severe
penalties for plagiarism, including expulsion or loss of job.
- Avoid copyright infringement!
Most published material, both in print and on the Internet, is
legally protected by copyright laws. Some copying may be
illegal, even if properly cited. Carefully read copyright
statements before copying material. In some cases, it is
appropriate to contact the author for permission before use.
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What to cite?
- All information or ideas that
are not your own, including direct quotes, paraphrases, and
summaries.
- Images, including photos, maps,
charts, clipart, cartoons, audio or video clips, paintings,
sculpture, advertisements
- Interviews, lectures, speeches
- If in doubt, cite!
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How to Cite? |
- MLA Handbook for Writers of
Research Papers describes the format in great detail.
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Noodlebib is an online database that helps you to print
professional quality works-cited lists.
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Noodletools
also provides some great links for citing different sources.
- Other resources in the library:
Baron, Alvin, J. Bud's easy research paper computer manual /
11 steps to an A+ paper. NY : Lawrence House, 2001.
Baugh, L. Sue. How to write term papers and reports.
Lincolnwood, Ill., U.S.A. : NTC Business Books, 1992.
James, Elizabeth. How to write a term paper. New York :
Lothrop, Lee & Shepard Books, 1980.
Lamm, Kathryn. 10,000 ideas for term papers, projects, and
reports. New York : ARCO, 1991.
Lenmark-Ellis, Barbara. How to write themes and term papers.
New York : Barron's, 1989.
Mulkerne, Donald J. D. The perfect term paper : step by step.
New York : Anchor Press/Doubleday, 1988.
Teitelbaum, Harry. How to write book reports. New York :
Arco : Distributed by Prentice Hall Trade, 1989.
Teitelbaum, Harry. How to write a thesis : a guide to the
research paper. New York : Arco : Distributed by Prentice
Hall
Trade, 1989.
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