Outcome 5 (Document Work MLA) – Document their work using appropriate conventions (MLA)

This semester, we dove into how to cite your sources in the text appropriately, and at the end of the text, according to the MLA format. At the beginning of the semester, I sometimes struggled to find page numbers for my embedded sources, and it would take more time to go back and find them. As we began to write Essays #2, and #3, I kept this in mind, and I’d always mark the page number of possible quotes I wanted to use for my essay. This would not only keep me organized but would help with efficiency as well.

Here’s an example of an embedded source from Essay #2. Pay specific attention to the punctuation of my in-text citation.

I followed the MLA format of putting the author’s last name in parenthesis, followed by the page number. Then the period comes after the parenthesis close. I’ve always known this, but the process has become more efficient, as I’ve gathered the page numbers before I begin drafting my essay.

Another thing I want to look at is my Works Cited page at the end of my essays. They always come on a new page, following the conclusion of your essay. Coming into the class, I knew how to construct works cited pages, but I haven’t normally done it after an essay. I liked how we were giving credit to the authors we referenced in the writing.

Below is an example of my works cited page from Essay #3

As you can tell it’s a stand-alone work cited page, and indented, and sorted alphabetically. Overall, I’ve reaffirmed what I already know as far as worked cited pages go, but I found an easier and more efficient way to do in-text citations throughout this semester.