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Old Mar 13, 2008, 05:17 PM
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So I'm working on my research paper but it seems I can't rember for the life of me how to cite sources. It's in MLA format and I was wondering if anyone could help me out. I guess it isn't citeing but when you quote a source in the paper..AGHH!! Anyone know??

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Old Mar 13, 2008, 06:02 PM
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Here's a link for Silversparrow

MLA Citation

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Old Mar 13, 2008, 06:34 PM
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I wish i could help but i stink at this lol.

I had to have my friend Sara, who is an english major help me do my research paper. She has a whole text book about it.

I wish you luck though I know they get stressful.

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Old Mar 13, 2008, 11:30 PM
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Hi Silversparrow...

Here's a good website for all your MLA needs.
MLA Formatting and Style Guide
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Old Mar 14, 2008, 09:08 AM
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It sounds like you might wonder when to cite too, what sorts of things? Here's a combination plagiarism tutorial and how to cite and it looks like it covers MLA and APA (in text citations) which are pretty much the two biggies; MLA, or a version thereof is often used for liberal arts courses and APA for scientific/psychology/some graduate courses (education):

http://www.collegeboard.com/student/...ess/10314.html
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Old Mar 14, 2008, 04:39 PM
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Thanks everyone!! I just turned it in..I am so glad. It is done!! Research Paper Research Paper
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