Key Concepts: This
slide allows the facilitator to explain the purposes for using MLA
documentation.MLA format provides
writers with a system for cross-referencing their sources—from their
parenthetical references to their works cited page.This cross-referencing system allows
readers to locate the publication information of source material.This is of great value for researchers who
may want to locate your sources for their own research projects.The proper use of MLA style also shows the
credibility of writers; such writers show accountability to their source
material.Most importantly, the use of
MLA style can protect writers from accusations of plagiarism—the purposeful
or accidental use of source material by other writers without giving
appropriate credit.The next slide
provides additional information on plagiarism.
