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GENERAL RESOURCE:

• Modern Language Association Answers frequently asked questions, including ones about how to cite recent information formats such as tweets and e-books. Additional resources are at https://style.mla.org/

FORMATTING / STYLE:

• Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL): General Formatting Guidelines for headers, first pages, and other format details within MLA style.

IN-TEXT CITATIONS:

• Purdue OWL: In-text Citations Explains the basics of citing within your text. Includes examples for multiple authors and different types of sources.
• Purdue OWL: Formatting Quotations Guidelines for formatting short and long quotations within your text.

WORKS CITED:

• Purdue OWL: Works Cited Page Basic Format Explains basic formatting rules for your works cited page. Then, once you are ready to create a works cited entry for a source, use the menu on the left of the screen to select the right type of source (Books, Periodicals, Electronic Sources, Other Common Sources). This menu also includes helpful information about creating tables, PowerPoint presentations, and more.

MLA Style Manuals

There are two different manuals for MLA Style Citations: the Handbook and the Style Manual. The Handbook was revised in 2021; copies of both the new 2021 9th edition and the older 2016 8th edition are listed below.

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Key Elements of a Citation

There are certain pieces of information that you should note as you are doing your research.  In various types of citations, these elements will be important to recognize and take note of:

•   Author's full name (and whether or not there are multiple authors).
•  Full precise title of book, journal article, dissertation, etc.
• If resource is book, dissertation, or AV item, place of publication . name of publisher , and date of publication .
•  If resource is an article from a journal or newspaper, you need to note not only the author and title of the article but also the precise title of the journal/newspaper in which the article was published,  the volume and/or issue number, the date of the publication , and the pagination of the article.
• If the resource is digital, note if it has been assigned a " D.O.I. " = Digital Object Identification (number).
• If you found the article as the result of a search on an online database, note the name of the database NOT the name of the vendor (EBSCO, ProQuest, Gale, Web of Science, etc. are vendors, NOT databases names).

Direct Quotes, Summaries & Paraphrases

• Direct Quotations
• Common Knowledge

YOU SHOULD CITE WHEN:

• Referring to a source and stating someone else's opinions, thoughts, ideas, or research
• Using an image or media file that you did not create

WHEN REFERRING TO A SOURCE, YOU HAVE THREE OPTIONS FOR USING IT:

• Directly Quoting  
• Summarizing  
• Paraphrase 

"Which option you should choose depends on how much of a source you are using, how you are using it, and what kind of paper you are writing, since different fields use sources in different ways." Grounds for Argument. When to Quote, Paraphrase, or Summarize a Source . Used under CC BY NC SA

Image:   Random quote  by  Gabriel Jones . Used under  CC BY-NC-SA 2.0

YOU DO NOT NEED TO CITE:

• Your thoughts and your interpretations
• Common knowledge​

WHAT IS A DIRECT QUOTATION:  

" Must be identical to the original, using a narrow segment of the source. They must match the source document word for word and must be attributed to the original author."   Purdue University Online Writing Lab. (2012).  Quoting, Paraphrasing, and Summarizing

• If summarizing or paraphrasing cannot capture the essence or meaning of the text 
• To retain a specific or unique phrasing used by the source's author
• If you are analyzing the text itself (often in English or language classes)

BE ADVISED:

Most of the time when you cite a source, you want to summarize or paraphrase. Direct quotations should be used sparingly when the situation meets the criteria above.  When you do use direct quotations:

• Do not take the quote out of context. The author's meaning should not change.
• Be sure to integrate multiple sources within your text. You don't want to have a paper or a passage that seems to have come only from one source, with little original text from you.
• Use transitions to make sure your quote adds to your paper without interrupting its flow.

HOW TO CITE A DIRECT QUOTATION:  

• Place quotation marks around the entire word-for-word passage, whether it's a phrase or a sentence.
• Attribute with an in-text citation ; most citation styles request that you provide a page or paragraph number when directly citing.  
• If your quotation is longer, check with your citation style guide to see if additional formatting is necessary (block quotations, for example).  
• When and How Much to Quote From the Harvard Guide to Using Sources

WHAT IS A SUMMARY:  

" Involves putting the main idea(s) into your own words, including only the main point(s).... Summaries are significantly shorter than the original and take a broad overview of the source material."   Purdue University Online Writing Lab. (2012).  Quoting, Paraphrasing, and Summarizing

"Similar to paraphrasing, summarizing involves using your own words and writing style to express another author's ideas. Unlike the paraphrase, which presents important details, the summary presents only the most important ideas of the passage."  University of Houston-Victoria Student Success Center (n.d.).  Decide when to Quote, Paraphrase & Summarize.

• To provide necessary background information for your audience
• When broad, concise information will suffice 

HOW TO CITE A SUMMARY:   

• Attribute with an  in-text citation ; some citation styles request that you provide a  page or paragragh number  whenever available.
• You should not be using any word-for-word quotations or language unique to the source, so you do NOT need quotation marks around your summary.
• When and How to Summarize From the Harvard Guide to Using Sources

WHAT IS A PARAPHRASE:  

"A  paraphrase is a detailed restatement in your own words of a written or sometimes spoken source material. Apart from the changes in organization, wording, and sentence structure, the paraphrase should be nearly identical in meaning to the original passage. It should also be near the same length as the original passage and present the details of the original." University of Houston-Victoria Student Success Center (n.d.). Decide when to Quote, Paraphrase & Summarize.

Paraphrasing is "your own rendition of essential information and ideas expressed by someone else, presented in a new form."  Purdue University Online Writing Lab. (2012).   Quoting, Paraphrasing, and Summarizing

• "When the wording is less important than the meaning of the source"  University of Houston-Victoria Student Success Center (n.d.).  Decide when to Quote, Paraphrase & Summarize.
• If a summary would not provide enough specific details

HOW TO CITE A PARAPHRASE:   

• When paraphrasing, you must change both the sentence structure and language of the original text.  Therefore, since you will be changing the text, you do NOT need quotation marks around your paraphrase.
• Purdue OWL: Paraphrasing Includes 6 steps to effective paraphrasing and examples.
• When and How to Paraphrase From the Harvard Guide to Using Sources

COMMON KNOWLEDGE:

It doesn't necessarily mean that most people would know it offhand. And sometimes it's a judgment call because what seems like common knowledge to one person isn't to another. H ere are good rules of thumb:

• If you can find the same information in multiple places, stated in relatively the same way, it's common knowledge  ( Generally, it is said that you should find the information three to five sources)
• If most people are aware of this fact, or if it's general reference, it's common knowledge

CAUTION:  Opinions and unique terminology/phrasing do not qualify as common knowledge.

Tips for Avoiding Plagiarism

READ THE SOURCE IN ITS ENTIRETY

• It's easy to take something out of context if you only read a portion of it! If you read the entire source, you should have a better feel of the author's meaning.

TAKE DETAILED NOTES AS YOU READ

• Anytime you note something word-for-word, immediately place it in quotation marks. Also note what page or section you found it on.
• On each page, make sure you note the original source and the date you accessed the source. This will make citation much easier, especially if you are working with multiple sources or doing research over a long stretch of time.
• Try not to mix your own thoughts and commentary with excerpts from your source. Keep them on separate pages, draw two columns on your page, or switch your pen color.
• If you find it difficult to take notes with electronic sources - or if you find yourself drawn to the copy-paste method - print out your sources and deal with them in print form.

RETURN TO YOUR NOTES LATER

• In order to do this, you must not procrastinate on your projects. If you don't have sufficient time, you won't do your best work, and it may lead you to make poor decisions when including your sources. Remember, if you get caught plagiarizing, the situation or your intentions won't be an excuse. Build in time to synthesize and properly work in your sources.
• Make sure the source is fresh in your mind, but not right in front of you. If you see the original text, you are more likely to want to use their terms and sentence structure.
• Check your writing against the original. Remember, you should have changed the sentence structure and the language but the meaning of the source should still be the same. Any language that is unique to the source should be placed in quotation marks or removed. You may find it necessary to do several edits.

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MLA style was created by the Modern Language Association of America. It is a set of rules for publications, including research papers. It is used for publishing in the humanities and some sciences. 

There are two parts to citing in MLA: In-text citations and the Works Cited list.

In MLA, you must "cite" sources that you have paraphrased, quoted or otherwise used to write your research paper.

Cite your sources in two places:

In the body of your paper where you add a brief  in-text citation.

In the  Works Cited  list at the end of your paper where you give more complete information for the source.

Key MLA Resources

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General Resources

• Purdue OWL Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL) has thorough information on writing and citing sources using different citation styles, avoiding plagiarism, and guidelines on writing for different purposes.
• Excelsior OWL The Excelsior Online Writing Lab (OWL) has information on the writing and research process, and frequently used citation styles, among other resources.
• WorldCat WorldCat is a global, online library catalog you can use to locate resources and find bibliographic information for citations.

Citation Generators

*Be cautious when using a citation generator! Citation generators are machines that take the available information and format it into a citation using the indictated style (i.e. MLA, APA, etc.). Since they are automated, they can be prone to error including missing information or mistakes in formatting like missing punctuation or italicis. As such, you should ALWAYS double check the citation generated by a machine and make sure it's accurate yourself. Use the resources available in our citation guides to check the correctness of a citation or ask a librarian for help.

For more information, see Purdue OWL's guide on Using Citation Generators Responsibly.  

• Citation Machine Citation Machine is an online citation generator you can use to create citations in MLA, APA, and other formats. It also has a tool that will check your paper for plagiarism.
• KnightCite An online citation generator maintained by Hekman Library of Calvin University in Michigan.
• ZoteroBib ZoteroBib is a free, open-sourced tool that helps you build a bibliography and create in-text citations from any computer or device, without creating an account or installing any software.
• How to Recognize Plagiarism tutorial (Indiana University) A comprehensive tutorial on identifying plagiarism and how to avoid it with the option to take a test and receive a certification.
• Acknowledging Sources tutorial (University of Texas at Arlington Libraries) A brief tutorial on how to acknowledge your sources and avoid plagiarism.
• APA Style Avoiding Plagiarism Guide A PDF handout outlining common forms of plagiarism with tips on how to avoid it.
• Best Practices to Avoid Plagiarism (Purdue OWL) Tips and strategies to help you avoid plagiarism in your writing or course projects.
• Avoiding Plagiarism (MIT Writing & Communication Center) A guide from the MIT Writing and Communication Center on plagiarism and tips for how to avoid it.
• Plagiarism.org A website with useful resources for educators on plagiarism and how to teach students what it is and how to avoid it.

Plagiarism Detectors

• PlagiarismDetector.net A free online plagiarism detection tool you can use to check if you accidentally plagiarized, or professors can use to verify the work you submitted is your own.
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Journal Article Electronic Format from a Research Database

Author, A. A., Author, B. B., & Author, C. C. (Year). Title of article.  Title of Periodical, volume number (issue number), pages. https://doi.org/xx.xxx/yyyy

Note: if no DOI number,  then use the URL.  APA does not require you to list the database name. 

Jafari, N., Jafari, N., Vosoughia, S., Utaberta, N., Yunos, M. Y. M., Ismail, N. A., & Ariffin, N. F. M. (2015). Influence of residents' preference of urban agriculture at rooftop garden on awareness about rooftop garden. Advances in Environmental Biology, 9 (24) , 71+. Retrieved from https://www.scimagojr.com/index.php

Three (3) or twenty (20) authors

List by last names and initials; commas separate author names, while the last author name is preceded again by ampersand.

Jafari, N., Jafari, N., Vosoughia, S., Utaberta, N., Yunos, M. Y. M., Ismail, N. A., & Ariffin, N. F. M. (2015). Influence of residents' prefer ence  of urban agriculture at rooftop garden on awareness about rooftop garden.  Advances in Environmental Biology, 9 (24) ,  71+. Retrieved from https://www.scimagojr.com/index.ph p

[note: the second and third line of a citation should have a hanging indent of .5]

A webpage or online content

Lastname, F. M. (Year, Month Date). Title of page . Site name. URL

Johnson, B. (2020, June 11). Racial & Food Justice — A Resource . The Cornell Daily Sun. https://cornellsun.com/2020/06/11/racial-food-justice-a-resource/

Group or organization

Group name. (Year, Month Date). Title of page . Site name. URL

Environmental Protection Agency (2016, June 27). Using green roofs to reduce heat islands .  https://www.epa.gov/heat-islands/using-green-roofs-reduce-heat-islands

Author, A. A. (Year of publication). Title of work: Capital letter also for subtitle . Publisher Name.

Novak, A. (2016). The rooftop growing guide: how to transform your roof into a vegetable garden or farm . Ten Speed Press.

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How to Cite AI-Generated Content

Guideline :  https://apastyle.apa.org/blog/how-to-cite-chatgpt.

APA format:  OpenAI. (Year).  ChatGPT  (Month Day version) [Large language model]. https://chat.openai.com

APA reference entry: OpenAI. (2023).  ChatGPT  (Feb 13 version) [Large language model]. https://chat.openai.com

APA in-text citation: (OpenAI, 2023)

Example 1 from APA Guideline

When prompted with “Is the left brain right brain divide real or a metaphor?” the ChatGPT-generated text indicated that although the two brain hemispheres are somewhat specialized, “the notation that people can be characterized as ‘left-brained’ or ‘right-brained’ is considered to be an oversimplification and a popular myth” (OpenAI, 2023).

OpenAI. (2023).  ChatGPT  (Mar 14 version) [Large language model].  https://chat.openai.com/chat

Example 2  from APA Guideline

When given a follow-up prompt of “What is a more accurate representation?” the ChatGPT-generated text indicated that “different brain regions work together to support various cognitive processes” and “the functional specialization of different regions can change in response to experience and environmental factors” (OpenAI, 2023; see Appendix A for the full transcript).

Guideline : https://style.mla.org/citing-generative-ai/ 

MLA format: “Text of prompt” prompt.  ChatGPT , Day Month version, OpenAI, Day Month Year, chat.openai.com.

MLA Works Cited entry: “Explain antibiotics” prompt.  ChatGPT , 13 Feb. version, OpenAI, 16 Feb. 2023, chat.openai.com.

MLA in-text citation: ("Explain antibiotics")

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The Role and Importance of Body Farms in Forensic Science

This essay about body farms explains their role and importance in forensic science. Body farms are research facilities where scientists study the decomposition of human remains under various conditions. The information gathered helps forensic experts determine the time of death and identify human remains in criminal investigations. Established by Dr. William Bass in 1981, these facilities simulate real-world scenarios to understand how environmental factors affect decomposition. The research also aids in educational training and has broader applications in fields like environmental science and archaeology. Despite public discomfort, body farms make significant contributions to science and justice.

How it works

A body farm, more formally termed as a forensic osteology research enclave, denotes a specialized open-air laboratory where scholars scrutinize the necrosis of human cadavers. These facilities assume a pivotal function in legal medicine by furnishing invaluable data that facilitates forensic osteologists, pathologists, and law enforcement entities in comprehending the phases of human necrosis under diverse circumstances. This erudition is imperative for accurately ascertaining the chronology of demise and other medico-legal intricacies in criminal inquiries.

The notion of a body farm was pioneered by Dr.

William Bass in 1981 with the inauguration of the University of Tennessee Anthropological Research Facility in Knoxville. Since then, several other necrotariums have been established in disparate regions of the United States, each augmenting the burgeoning repository of knowledge in forensic osteology.

At a body farm, donated human cadavers are situated in myriad environs to observe their decomposition. These environs encompass interment, surface exposure, submersion in aqueous habitats, or emplacement within diverse receptacles. Researchers meticulously chronicle the necrotic process, documenting parameters such as ambient temperature, humidity, arthropod activity, and the ramifications of scavenging fauna. By scrutinizing these variables, scholars can devise more precise methodologies for gauging post-mortem intervals, i.e., the duration that has elapsed since decease.

A fundamental facet of necrotariums is their capability to emulate real-world scenarios that forensic connoisseurs might confront. For instance, cadavers may be positioned in shaded locales, exposed to direct solar irradiation, or interred at varying depths. These scenarios facilitate researchers in discerning how sundry environmental factors influence the pace of decomposition. This intel is pivotal when investigators need to approximate the time of demise in instances where cadavers are unearthed in divergent conditions, such as arboreal regions, arid hinterlands, or urban milieus.

In tandem with aiding in the estimation of the time of demise, research conducted at necrotariums also assists in the identification of human remains. By scrutinizing the repercussions of decomposition on osseous and corporeal tissues, forensic osteologists can contrive methodologies for identifying individuals predicated on skeletal remains. This is markedly consequential in instances of mass catastrophes, unmarked sepulchers, or circumstances where cadavers are exceedingly decomposed.

The research conducted at necrotariums also proffers broader applications beyond criminal investigations. For instance, it contributes to our comprehension of the ecologic repercussions of human necrosis, which can inform domains such as environmental science and biology. Additionally, the amassed data can ameliorate practices in fields like archaeology, where discerning how antiquated remains have decomposed over epochs can yield insights into historical and prehistorical events.

Necrotariums also discharge an educational function, affording tutelage for scholars and professionals in legal medicine. They provide a hands-on learning milieu where individuals can acquire pragmatic proficiency in forensic methodologies and techniques. This pedagogy is invaluable for those embarking on vocations in forensic osteology, law enforcement, and kindred domains, as it primes them for the intricacies and vicissitudes they will encounter in real-world scenarios.

Despite their scientific and pedagogical merit, necrotariums are occasionally perceived with discomposure by the populace. The notion of scrutinizing decomposing cadavers can appear somber or disquieting. However, it is imperative to acknowledge the substantive contributions these facilities render to legal medicine and the broader comprehension of human necrosis. The insights gleaned from necrotariums bear a direct impact on resolving crimes, identifying missing persons, and advancing scientific erudition.

In summation, body farms are indispensable research enclaves that furnish crucial data for legal medicine. By scrutinizing the decomposition of human remains under diverse conditions, these facilities aid forensic connoisseurs in devising more precise methodologies for ascertaining the time of demise and identifying human remains. The research conducted at necrotariums harbors far-reaching ramifications, benefitting criminal inquiries, environmental science, and educational initiatives. While they may elicit mixed reactions, the contributions of necrotariums to science and jurisprudence are invaluable, rendering them an integral component of contemporary forensic osteology.

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