TCC MLA Guide
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What is MLA?
At TCC, many courses include
written reports, term papers, presentations and/or creative projects that
require research. A research essay that is based on facts and opinions derived
from sources outside the writer's experience (books, magazines, personal
interviews, films, television, the internet, newspapers, pamphlets, etc.) must
identify those sources, called citations, within the text and in a list at the
end of the essay, which is called “Works Cited” (or “Work Cited” if only one
source is used). These citations give authority to the writer of the essay. The
library subscribes to a number of electronic
databases to aid you in the research process.
Different academic
disciplines use different styles of writing and documentation. MLA, the style
developed by the Modern Language Association, is the primary style used in
English and Humanities courses. Other classes may also require MLA, or they
might require the use of APA
or Turabian style. This guide is meant to be only a brief introduction
to MLA style, and as such, the examples included represent only a small sample
of all the various information types that could be used. For additional citation
examples or information regarding MLA style, consult the MLA
Handbook for Writers of Research Papers, 7th edition
(available at any library).
- your
assignment, consult your Instructor.
- this
document or specific citations, consult a TCC
Librarian or a TCC
Writing Tutor.
-
your written essay, consult a TCC Writing Tutor.
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Librarian |
 Shelly Schmucker |
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