Basic Rules Of Composing A Cause And Effect Essay In The MLA Format

What’s all this about then? Not only do you have to write a cause and effect assignment, now you find out you have to write it in a certain format as well! My, is there no end to what you must learn? Well, don’t worry, as long as you follow the rules, you’ll get it right.

What is it?

The MLA (Modern Language Association) format is usually used to write papers and cite sources within the subjects of humanities and the liberal arts.

The MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers (seventh edition) and the MLA Style Manual and Guide to Scholarly Publishing (third edition) are the sources to use. The MLA style contains guidelines for formatting your paper and for the use of English language therein. It also explains how to reference sources through parenthetical citation in your paper and Works Cited pages.

Why use it?

By applying the MLA style correctly, it will show that you take the citation of sources seriously and that you can follow proper structure, so it can’t be stressed enough how important it is to get it right.

The MLA style is of particular importance because it helps protect authors from plagiarism.

What are the specifics?

It will detail such things as: paper size, spacing, font choice, margins, indents, headers, the use of italics and endnotes –so you really need to know!

You can find some basic examples of the format by searching online.

Where do I find it?

The books are available from the usual bookstores and websites. If you can’t afford to buy (although if you are writing many assignments in this style, it would be a good idea to own a copy if you can), then you can find both books at your campus and public libraries.

If you’re struggling to locate a copy, remember you can find the basic rules online. Search on reputable educational websites and you’ll find the details of the areas I’ve mentioned above.

If you are still having trouble finding the guidelines, then ask your teacher. I’m sure they will be able to help. They might have a detailed handout they can give you- or even their own personal copy of the books for you to borrow!

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