MLA
Definition
MLA (Modern Language Association) is a set of guidelines for formatting academic papers, including citations and works cited pages. It provides a standardized way to document sources and ensure proper credit is given to the original authors.
Analogy
Think of MLA as the "fashion police" for your research paper. Just like how fashion rules help you present yourself in a polished and organized manner, MLA guidelines help you present your research in a professional and consistent format.
Related terms
In-text citation: A brief reference within the body of your paper that indicates the source of information or quote.
Works Cited page: A list at the end of your paper that includes full bibliographic information for all sources cited in your work.
Parenthetical citation: Another term for in-text citation, which uses parentheses to indicate the source information.
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