Thesis Statement
- A good thesis statement is found in the first paragraph.
- Be as clear and specific as possible. Avoid vague words.
- Do not bury a great thesis statement in the middle of a paragraph or late in the paper.
- Indicate the point of your paper but do not use sentences like, "The point of my paper is..."
Introduction to MLA Presentation
Writing and/or Citation Guides
Sample Works Cited Page (from Mrs. Reilly)
MLA/Works Cited Guide (from Greenwich Public Schools)
MLA Formatting and Style Guide (from OWL/Purdue University)
APA Formatting and Style Guide (from OWL/Purdue University)
MLA/APA/CMS Citation Style Comparison Chart (from OWL/Purdue University)
APA Sample Paper (including References) (from OWL/Purdue University)
APA Slideshow
MLA/APA Citation Engines
EasyBib
Knight Cite
Citation Machine
Citation Builder (from NCSU)