MLA-Citation-Made-Simple-A-Quick-Guide.pptx

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1. MLA Citation Made Simple: A Quick Guide Demystifying MLA 9th Edition with clear examples for common sources. by Enas Lotfy

2. Why Cite? The Purpose of Citation 1 Give Credit Avoid plagiarism by acknowledging sources 2 Build Credibility Demonstrate research and build trust 3 Enable Verification Allow readers to locate your sources 4 Strengthen Arguments Provide evidence for claims

3. Core Elements of an MLA Citation Author Who created the work? Title of Source What is the work called? Title of Container Where is it located? Publication Date When was it published?

4. Example: Citing a Journal Article Author Last Name, First Name. 1 Title "Title of Article." 2 Journal Journal Title , vol. #, no. #. 3 Date Date Published, pp. #-#. 4

5. Example: Citing a Book Format Author Last Name, First Name. Title of Book . Publisher, Year. Example Smith, John. The Art of Writing . Penguin Books, 2020. In-text (Smith 25)

6. Example: Citing a Website Author If available. Title "Title of Page." Website Website Name , Date Published, URL.

7. Example: Citing a Film 1 Title Title of Film . 2 Director Directed by Director's Name. 3 Production Production Company, Year.

8. In-Text Citations: Basics Author Last name and page number (if available) No Author Shortened title in quotation marks Integrate Smoothly into sentences

9. Works Cited Page: Formatting New Page Start on a new page Title Works Cited (centered) Alphabetical Alphabetical order by author Hanging Indent Format the indent correctly

10. Key Takeaways: MLA Citation Success 1 Core Elements Follow the formula 2 Punctuation Pay attention to details 3 Double-Check Verify citation generators Consult the official MLA Handbook. Practice makes perfect!