Research 3: MLA Format
(ONLINE VERSION)

Please complete PARTS 1 and 2 below as a substitute for attending the library class Research 3: MLA Format-Avoiding Plagiarism and Documenting Sources. After completing these requirements, you can pick up a “proof of completion” slip at the Reference Desk in the library.

 

PART 1:  TUTORIAL

Work through the screen lesson entitled “The MLA Format: Avoiding Plagiarism and Documenting Sources.” 

Complete all self-check questions until you get 100%. 

Print out the Score Summary you receive at the end of the lesson. 

 

PART 2:  WORKS CITED LIST

Create a Works Cited list using NoodleTools in the MLA Advanced style for the five sample sources below.   The following videos can assist you in using NoodleTools.
 
1. Go to http://0-www.noodletools.com.library.dcccd.edu/login.php  
    ENTER YOUR NAME AND STUDENT ID# IF YOU ARE NOT USING A
    LIBRARY COMPUTER, then either register yourself for a    
    NoodleTools account or sign in if you have registered previously.

2.  READ ALL DIRECTIONS IN NOODLETOOLS CAREFULLY. 
     HINT 1: You will enter every piece of information listed for each source
     HINT 2:  NoodleTools DOES NOT automatically correct for capitalization

 

Five sample sources:

 Book
Author: Edward Cornish
Title: Futuring: the exploration of the future
City of Publication: Bethesda, Maryland
Publisher: World Future Society
Publication Year: 2004

Journal Article
Author: Oksana Yakushko and Krista M. Chronister
Article Title: Immigrant women and counseling
Journal Title: Journal of Counseling & Development
Date: Summer 2005
Volume: 83
Issue: 3
Pages: 292-298

Magazine Article from an Online/Subscription Database
Author: Anne McGrath
Article Title: A new read on teen literacy
Magazine Title: U.S. news & world report
Date: February 28, 2005
Pages: 68-70
Database: Academic Search Complete
Date of Access: Today’s date
Library providing subscription:  Richland Coll. Lib., Dallas

Web Site
Title of Page: Children’s alliance: child obesity
Title of Site: Children’s Alliance
Date of access: Today’s date
URL (Web address): http://www.childrensalliance.org/childfacts/childhood-obesity.cfm

Magazine Article Reprinted in a Book
Author: Blair Gibb
Original Article Title: Global aspirations, local gospels
Original Magazine Title: Whole earth
Original Date: Summer 1999
Article Title in Collection: Human rights are not necessarily universal
Collection Title: Human Rights
Collection Editor: Laura K. Egendorf
City of Publication: San Diego
Publisher: Greenhaven
Publication Year: 2003
Pages: 26-31
Series Title: Opposing Viewpoints Series

 

3. After all five sources have been entered, click the third button above your citations that says Share.  Enter your name in the first box.  The class name you enter will be MLA Spring 2008.  Then click “Share.”

4. A librarian will review your entries and make a comment on each one, either an approval or a note to correct an error.  Please note, that review may take longer than 24 hours if you submit your list Friday-Sunday.

5. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 of the exercise until all your sources are approved by a librarian.  You will only see a comment by each entry.  No emails will be sent.

6. Once all entries have been approved, click the Print button to open and print your formatted works cited list.  Print out the Works Cited page.

You are done!  Bring your Score Summary and Works Cited printouts to the Reference Desk at the Library to receive your “proof of attendance” slip.