MLA Citation Information by Natalie Hall https://padlet.com/nhall23/7x6xcm9n6llf A quick overview of everything you will ever need to know about citing in a research paper. en-us 2017-11-17 03:01:06 UTC 2018-12-04 16:19:53 UTC hello@padlet.com Info on Works Cited page nhall23 https://padlet.com/nhall23/7x6xcm9n6llf/wish/207967757

]]> 2017-11-17 03:04:04 UTC https://padlet.com/nhall23/7x6xcm9n6llf/wish/207967757 Quick Information on In-Text Citation nhall23 https://padlet.com/nhall23/7x6xcm9n6llf/wish/207968343 2017-11-17 03:07:35 UTC https://padlet.com/nhall23/7x6xcm9n6llf/wish/207968343 Sample Works Cited Page nhall23 https://padlet.com/nhall23/7x6xcm9n6llf/wish/207968647 This link has a full works cited page that you can use as a reference while making your own. ]]> 2017-11-17 03:09:25 UTC https://padlet.com/nhall23/7x6xcm9n6llf/wish/207968647 Quote is a part of the sentence nhall23 https://padlet.com/nhall23/7x6xcm9n6llf/wish/207968890 Writing research papers has been considered "an invaluable skill" by almost all people (Author 64). ]]> 2017-11-17 03:10:56 UTC https://padlet.com/nhall23/7x6xcm9n6llf/wish/207968890 Very useful for shorter phrases or specific words you want to cite. nhall23 https://padlet.com/nhall23/7x6xcm9n6llf/wish/207969282 My mom thinks that those "crazy people" should go eat some ice cream (Author 3). ]]> 2017-11-17 03:13:31 UTC https://padlet.com/nhall23/7x6xcm9n6llf/wish/207969282 If using a complete sentence or long phrase, try to lead into the quote with "that," "because" or "whether." nhall23 https://padlet.com/nhall23/7x6xcm9n6llf/wish/207969664 Miss Hall thinks that "Thanksgiving is the best holiday ever because we all need a break" (3). 
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Miss Hall thinks that Thanksgiving is the best holiday ever because "we all need a break" (3). ]]> 2017-11-17 03:16:03 UTC https://padlet.com/nhall23/7x6xcm9n6llf/wish/207969664 Shorter quote (less than 4 lines) that is NOT a part of the sentence. nhall23 https://padlet.com/nhall23/7x6xcm9n6llf/wish/207970174 The researcher explains, "I think that Thanksgiving is good for the soul." 

The research explains about why exactly Thanksgiving is important: "Lots of food and post-turkey naps are important for humans" (Author 6). ]]> 2017-11-17 03:20:24 UTC https://padlet.com/nhall23/7x6xcm9n6llf/wish/207970174 Useful for citing COMPLETE sentences, more than 1 sentence, or a long phrase. nhall23 https://padlet.com/nhall23/7x6xcm9n6llf/wish/207970391 2017-11-17 03:22:18 UTC https://padlet.com/nhall23/7x6xcm9n6llf/wish/207970391 Use a comma for an incomplete introductory phrase. nhall23 https://padlet.com/nhall23/7x6xcm9n6llf/wish/207970536 Kevin declared, "Ham is better than turkey." 

Anna retorted, "No, you are obviously confused." ]]> 2017-11-17 03:23:41 UTC https://padlet.com/nhall23/7x6xcm9n6llf/wish/207970536 Use a colon for a complete introductory phrase. nhall23 https://padlet.com/nhall23/7x6xcm9n6llf/wish/207970697 Kevin decided to explain to Anna how confused she was: "There is NO way that dry, stringy turkey is better than ham." 

Anna decided that Kevin needed more information on the subject: "Do your research before you make ridiculous claims." ]]> 2017-11-17 03:25:11 UTC https://padlet.com/nhall23/7x6xcm9n6llf/wish/207970697 Quote that is more than 4 typed lines nhall23 https://padlet.com/nhall23/7x6xcm9n6llf/wish/207970974 - Free standing block of text
- NO quotation marks
- Indent 1 tab (1/2 inch) 
- Citation comes AFTER closing period
- MUST have a complete lead-in phrase with a colon ]]> 2017-11-17 03:27:31 UTC https://padlet.com/nhall23/7x6xcm9n6llf/wish/207970974 Example of a long quote nhall23 https://padlet.com/nhall23/7x6xcm9n6llf/wish/207971590 2017-11-17 03:32:16 UTC https://padlet.com/nhall23/7x6xcm9n6llf/wish/207971590 Introductory phrase nhall23 https://padlet.com/nhall23/7x6xcm9n6llf/wish/207971667 Long quotes need to be fully explained by a lead-in phrase or else readers will not understand why the quote is in there. ]]> 2017-11-17 03:32:51 UTC https://padlet.com/nhall23/7x6xcm9n6llf/wish/207971667 UNO Research Guidelines nhall23 https://padlet.com/nhall23/7x6xcm9n6llf/wish/207972381 This has FANTASTIC information about a variety of topics related to research papers. ]]> 2017-11-17 03:39:39 UTC https://padlet.com/nhall23/7x6xcm9n6llf/wish/207972381 Paraphrasing is putting someone else's thoughts/words into your own words. nhall23 https://padlet.com/nhall23/7x6xcm9n6llf/wish/207972712 It's important to use a mix of paraphrasing and direct quoting in your writing. ]]> 2017-11-17 03:41:55 UTC https://padlet.com/nhall23/7x6xcm9n6llf/wish/207972712 Tips for effective paraphrasing nhall23 https://padlet.com/nhall23/7x6xcm9n6llf/wish/207972833 2017-11-17 03:42:44 UTC https://padlet.com/nhall23/7x6xcm9n6llf/wish/207972833 BE CAREFUL OF PLAGIARISM WHILE PARAPHRASING! nhall23 https://padlet.com/nhall23/7x6xcm9n6llf/wish/207972952 2017-11-17 03:43:53 UTC https://padlet.com/nhall23/7x6xcm9n6llf/wish/207972952 Format nhall23 https://padlet.com/nhall23/7x6xcm9n6llf/wish/207973135 Mention the author or source name before starting your paraphrase. Put the page number at the end of the paraphrase. If no page #, make it clear to the reader that the paraphrase has ended. ]]> 2017-11-17 03:45:03 UTC https://padlet.com/nhall23/7x6xcm9n6llf/wish/207973135 Examples of effective paraphrasing nhall23 https://padlet.com/nhall23/7x6xcm9n6llf/wish/207973733 2017-11-17 03:50:18 UTC https://padlet.com/nhall23/7x6xcm9n6llf/wish/207973733 Information must be copied EXACTLY if quoting (not paraphrasing) nhall23 https://padlet.com/nhall23/7x6xcm9n6llf/wish/207973811 2017-11-17 03:51:06 UTC https://padlet.com/nhall23/7x6xcm9n6llf/wish/207973811 If changing something from the original text, use brackets [ ] around anything you change. nhall23 https://padlet.com/nhall23/7x6xcm9n6llf/wish/207973861 Source: Jimmy thinks that Halloween is the best holiday because of the free candy. 

Quote: "[He] thinks that Halloween is the best holiday because of the [plentiful] free candy." ]]> 2017-11-17 03:51:35 UTC https://padlet.com/nhall23/7x6xcm9n6llf/wish/207973861 Using [sic] nhall23 https://padlet.com/nhall23/7x6xcm9n6llf/wish/207974028 If there is an error in the original work, copy the quote exactly, and put [sic] right after the mistake.

Ex: "I think that brownees [sic] are the best dessert." ]]> 2017-11-17 03:53:19 UTC https://padlet.com/nhall23/7x6xcm9n6llf/wish/207974028 More info on [sic] nhall23 https://padlet.com/nhall23/7x6xcm9n6llf/wish/207976001 2017-11-17 04:12:56 UTC https://padlet.com/nhall23/7x6xcm9n6llf/wish/207976001 How to avoid plagiarism nhall23 https://padlet.com/nhall23/7x6xcm9n6llf/wish/207976141 https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/589/03/]]> 2017-11-17 04:14:52 UTC https://padlet.com/nhall23/7x6xcm9n6llf/wish/207976141 Helpful article about deciding what to quote and what to paraphrase nhall23 https://padlet.com/nhall23/7x6xcm9n6llf/wish/207976306 https://harvardwritingcenter.wordpress.com/2010/05/05/to-quote-or-not-to-quote/]]> 2017-11-17 04:16:45 UTC https://padlet.com/nhall23/7x6xcm9n6llf/wish/207976306 This article explains how to make your paper more than just a whole bunch of quotes. nhall23 https://padlet.com/nhall23/7x6xcm9n6llf/wish/207976764 2017-11-17 04:21:29 UTC https://padlet.com/nhall23/7x6xcm9n6llf/wish/207976764 Excellent posters that show how to embed quotes into your writing. nhall23 https://padlet.com/nhall23/7x6xcm9n6llf/wish/290102162 2018-10-07 23:57:02 UTC https://padlet.com/nhall23/7x6xcm9n6llf/wish/290102162