A Guide to MLA Documentation

by Trimmer, Joseph F.

• ISBN13: 9780618646944
• ISBN10: 0618646949
• Edition: 7th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-09-12
• Publisher: Cengage High School

Summary

Briefer, cheaper, and easier to use than the MLA's own handbook, this popular booklet features current MLA guidelines, a new section on evaluating online sources, and an up-to-date APA appendix. The guide also provides numerous examples, a sample research paper, and helpful hints on such topics as avoiding plagiarism and taking notes.

Table of Contents

Preparing the List of Works Cited	1	(14)
Sample Entries: Books	3	(4)
Sample Entries: Articles in Periodicals	7	(2)
Sample Entries: Miscellaneous Print and Nonprint Sources	9	(2)
Sample Entries: Electronic Publications	11	(3)
Documenting Sources	14	(6)
Placing and Punctuating the Parenthetical Reference	15	(1)
Citing Sources: Examples	16	(4)
Using Notes and Parenthetical References	20	(1)
Implications for Your Research and Composing	21	(8)
Evaluating Sources	21	(2)
Compiling Source Information	23	(1)
Taking Notes	23	(1)
Quoting Sources	24	(1)
Summarizing and Paraphrasing Sources	25	(1)
Avoiding Plagiarism	26	(3)
Sample Outline and Research Paper	29	(13)
Abbreviations for MLA Documentation	42	(1)
Appendix on APA Style	43	(6)
Preparing the List of References	44	(1)
Sample Entries	45	(2)
Documenting Sources	47	(2)
Index	49