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.
Focus
academic
writing
MLA
works-cited page
productive
Vocabulary
cite
source
plagiarism
paraphrase
summarize
parenthetical
thorough
style guide
indent
et al.
element
irrelevant