MLA Style Guide at APU
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MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers by Call Number: LB2369 .G53 2009ISBN: 1603290249This is available in all three APU libraries
A Writer's Reference by Call Number: WCampus PE1408 .H2778 2011ISBN: 0312601433This is available in all three APU libraries
Related Information
Annotated Bibliographies
The following Internet resources provide information on writing annotated bibliographies.
Citation Style Websites
The following websites might be useful to you as you learn how to properly format your assignments.
- Research and Documentation Online: MLA Style Learn the basics of MLA style
- The OWL at Purdue: MLA Formatting and Style Guide Contains information on the MLA method of document formatting and citation
- A Writer's Reference Tutorial Learn how to use Diana Hacker's 'A Writer's Reference' to write papers
What Is Plagiarism?
Plagiarism is essentially when you copy a piece of writing from someone else and present it as your own work. Plagiarism is not allowed at APU (or any academic institution). The following Internet resources provide more information, and can help to further clarify this important issue.
- APU Academic Integrity Policy Academic integrity brochure
- Indiana University: Understanding Plagiarism This tutorial includes an overview of plagiarism, as well as actual cases of plagiarism, examples of both word-for-word and paraphrasing plagiarism, a list of resources, and a test to see what you know about plagiarism.
- The OWL at Purdue: Avoiding Plagiarism An excellent resource that provides an overview of plagiarism, as well as several practical tips and examples.
- Plagiarism.org This site is very thorough, and offers many helpful articles, tips, examples of correct citations, and more.
- Vaughn Memorial Library Tutorial: Plagiarism This is an excellent animated and interactive tutorial on plagiarism.
MLA Citation Format Video
This video was created by the Effective Writing Center at the University of Maryland University College.