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MCWP 50 & MCWP 125: Citing & Writing

A guide to help students in MCWP 50 and MCWP 125 complete their research papers.

Why Cite?

lightbulb icon with pencil Why Cite? Citing your sources may seem tedious, but it's important to cite because:

  • Citations allow others to find the information you used in your research paper.
  • Citations help establish the credibility of your research.
  • Citations acknowledge the work of other scholars who have made your own research possible.
  • Citations help you avoid plagiarizing!

MLA Style

MLA (Modern Language Association) style is most commonly used to cite sources within the arts and humanities. These resources, revised according to the 9th edition of the MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers, offer examples for the general format of MLA research papers, in-text citations, endnotes/footnotes, and reference pages:

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