How to Cite a Source (MLA)

Writing in English

Adv
Grades 9–12

In this lesson, students learn the two main types of citation that they should use in an academic paper or presentation (in-text citation and works-cited page). Students also learn how to avoid plagiarism.

Note: This lesson is based on guidelines from the eighth edition of the MLA Handbook, which was published in April 2016.

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Focus

academic
writing
MLA
works-cited page
productive

Vocabulary

cite
source
plagiarism
paraphrase
summarize
parenthetical
thorough
style guide
indent
et al.
element
irrelevant
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