Need help understanding MLA's citation style? The links below lead to useful MLA information.
Before submitting your argumentative essay:
If you're confused about citations:
Check out the "MLA Citations" box on this page or ask an MCC librarian for help by stopping by the library or by using the links in the "Get Research and Citation Help" box on this page.
Submission:
The MLA Handbook requires you to format your paper in a particular manner. The video below explains how to do so in Microsoft Word. Though this video states that you can use any font, most instructors expect you to use Times New Roman in a 12-point font.
You will need to follow these instructions closely, so click the "Watch on YouTube" link in the lower-left corner to watch this video in a larger format.
It's easy to understand most types of cheating because we learned about them as children. It's harder to understand plagiarism though.
Take a look at McLennan Community College's Academic Integrity policy to learn how the college defines cheating and plagiarism and discover the penalties for each.
Afterward, visit Purdue OWL's Quoting, Paraphrasing, and Summarizing or its Best Practices to Avoid Plagiarism to make sure you know how to avoid accidental plagiarism. (Yes, you can accidentally commit plagiarism!)
The video below also offers some useful information on plagiarism and tips for avoiding it.
Are you struggling to find research materials, use our library databases, or write citations and references? Our research librarians can help!
Just need a little help? Visit the Learning Commons' third-floor desk in the Learning Technology Center (LTC), or contact us via live chat or email. You can also call us at 254-299-8325.
Need a lot of help? Schedule a research consultation with one of our research librarians. It's their job to help you succeed!
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Academic Support and Tutoring (AST) provides free tutoring to MCC students (including writing and citation assistance) and free support and tutorials for college-related software.
AST offers in-person support in the Learning Commons, located on the 2nd and 3rd floors of the Learning Technology Center (LTC). You can also reach out to AST via phone, Zoom, or email.
Use the link above to learn more about AST and locate its contact information and hours.
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