Why MLA Format is Important

Give four reasons why using MLA is important.

·         Allows readers to cross-reference your sources easily

·         Provides consistent format within a discipline

·         Gives you credibility as a writer

·         Protects yourself from plagiarism

What is the purpose of using a consistent format?

·         Using a consistent format helps your reader understand your arguments and the sources they’re built on.

·         It also helps you keep track of your sources as you build arguments.

According to the PowerPoint, what would be the consequence of plagiarizing?

·         Proper citation of your sources in MLA style can help you avoid plagiarism, which is a serious offense. It may result in anything from failure of the assignment to expulsion from school.

Where can you find answers about how to properly cite in MLA format?

·         Prentiss Hall Reference Guide - Custom Edition for Ozarks Technical Community College 7^Th & 8^thed

·         Composition textbooks

·         www.mla.org

·         OWL website: owl.english.purdue.edu

Name two purposes of a works cited page.

·         A complete list of every source that you make reference to in your essay

·         Provides the information necessary for a reader to locate and retrieve any sources cited in your essay.

These answers are copied directly from the Power Point.