MLA/APA Workshop
a.k.a. Works Cited, References, Bibliography, Citations
Why do we use references?
- an acknowledgement of where you got your information
- a signpost to others to find great resources
- evidence of your credibility
- all of the above
Integrity
APA vs MLA
You Quote It, You Note It
To start, let's take a look at what plagiarism is, quoting vs paraphrasing, and how to embed quotes and correctly cite your references:
MLA/APA Resources
- format a page (i.e., margin, header, spacing, font)
- create an embedded citation (i.e., what information needs to be included)
- consult an example essay (see how to title the last page of your essay)
- a multi-volume encyclopedia
- a short story
- a print newspaper article
- an article on a website
- a YouTube video
3. For MLA, also consult Works Cited: A Quick MLA Syle Guide and the MLA 8 Core Elements and Examples chart.
4. MLA/APA page on FMSS Library's website.
The Perfect Score
Go for the Epic Win!
- an online newspaper article
- a YouTube video
- a webpage from the Government of Canada website
- a non-fiction book in the library (see cart)
- Drake article from Canada In Context database
Image Credits
APA Image from Jussel, Amy. “Addiction Series Part 3: Media, Medicos, & Critical Thinking.” Shaping Youth, 20 Jan. 2010, shapingyouth.org/addiction-series-part-3-media-medicos-critical-thinking/. Accessed 16 Jan 2018.
Interior Of Toronto Reference Library. Photo. Encyclopædia Britannica Image Quest. Web. 28 Mar 2013. http://quest.eb.com/images/167_3990073
Mario image from Haiku Deck. App. 16 Sept 2013.
Plagiarism, conceptual image. Photograph. Britannica ImageQuest, Encyclopædia Britannica, 25 May 2016.
quest.eb.com/search/132_1352620/1/132_1352620/cite. Accessed 16 Jan 2018.
MLA Image from Knobbe, Marlene. "Professional Resources." Marlene Knobbe. https://marleneknobbe.wikispaces.com/professionalism?responseToken=0726fd965bd4d40f0fda5e0bb374e703e. Accessed 16 Jan 2018.
Wooden graduate image from Haiku Deck. App. 28 Mar. 2013.