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ENGL/WGST 278 - Dr. Clemens

Guide to accompany Dr. Clemens' ENGL 278 Final Assignment

MLA Format

The Purdue OWL is the official online guide to the MLA style format. It covers most of the situations you're likely to encounter.  Look for the type of work you are citing in the left column.  Can't find what you are looking for?  Check under  Other Common Sources.


The Citation Guides page on Rohrbach Library’s site under Student Tools points toward many tools to help with several citation styles and citation builders.

Why do I need to cite sources?


  1. Because it reflects on your personal integrity and the credibility of your work.
  2. There are serious repercussions for not citing sources in the KU Academic Honesty Policy.
  3. It is illegal to take credit for someone else's work or idea.
  4. It can ruin your career.
  5. More info at: 

http://www.plagiarism.org/citing-sources/whats-a-citation/

https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/589/01/