About MLA Citations

Before we get started talking about evaluating sources, I wanted to offer you a quick note about MLA citation.

No doubt you've been working with MLA citation throughout this semester as you cite sources for your individual assignments in English 1A (and other courses). You may still be struggling with MLA citation, which is why this week you'll be collaborating with the entire class to get some MLA Citation questions answered, if possible.

Just remember, the MLA-TAB in the A Writer's Reference is an outstanding tool for you. The back of the tab offers an overview of the contents, which include "Supporting a thesis" "Citing Sources" "Integrating Sources" "Documenting Sources" and "Manuscript Format."

Think of MLA as simply a formula--like a math formula--and one of many that college and academia use to offer references to research they include in various projects and assignments. In fact, your A Writer's Reference includes two other citation types--APA and CMS. There are many more out there as well.

Just remember that you can answer your MLA questions by thumbing through the MLA Tab. Take time to read or skim through that TAB. Most students find that all of their questions are answered in this very handy guide.

The video on the next page will give you some ideas too. Be sure to enter your PCC User ID and Password to get to the video, which is available through the library's "Films on Demand" database.