What This Document Is
This document is a workshop focused on applying Modern Language Association (MLA) style guidelines to a variety of source types. It presents examples of common sources—books, articles, films, songs, and more—and demonstrates how to create corresponding Works Cited entries and in-text citations. The workshop uses a fill-in-the-blank format, providing source information and requiring the user to construct the correct MLA citation.
Why This Document Matters
This workshop is essential for students in WRIT 106 at Montclair State University, and anyone needing to properly credit sources in academic writing. Correct MLA formatting is crucial for avoiding plagiarism and demonstrating scholarly rigor. It’s typically used when completing research papers or projects requiring external sources. This resource exists to provide practical application of MLA principles.
Common Limitations or Challenges
This workshop focuses *solely* on the mechanics of MLA citation. It does not cover broader research strategies, evaluating source credibility, or integrating sources effectively into writing. Users will still need a comprehensive understanding of MLA guidelines (like those found in the linked resource) to handle more complex or unusual source types.
What This Document Provides
The full workshop includes seven distinct source examples: a book by a single author, an anthology with two editors, an electronic scholarly article, an electronic periodical, an electronic periodical with no author, a film, a poem, and a song. For each source, it provides the necessary information and asks the user to generate both a Works Cited entry *and* a parenthetical in-text citation. This preview does not include the answers or completed examples; it only outlines the types of sources covered and the tasks involved.