MLA论文写作规范简略说明.docVIP

MLA论文写作规范简略说明 In 1984, the Modern Language Association (MLA) introduced a new style of documenting sources in research papers. This pamphlet explains the features of MLA style, according to 1988 MLA guidelines, and analyzes some of their implications for your research and composing. There are three major features of MLA style. First, all sources cited in a paper are listed in a section entitled Works Cited located at the end of the paper. Second, material borrowed from another source is documented within the text by a brief parenthetical reference that directs readers to the full citation in the list of works cited. Third, footnotes or endnotes are used to present two types of supplementary information: (1) commentary or explanation that the text cannot accommodate and (2) bibliographical notes containing several source citations. 1. Preparing the List of Works Cited In MLA style, the list of works cited is the only place where readers will be able to locate complete information about the sources you have cited in your research paper. For that reason, your list must be thorough and accurate so that readers will know exactly where they can find the sources of the words, ideas, and evidence presented in your text. The list of works cited appears at the end of your paper and, as its title suggests, lists only the works you have cited in your paper. Occasionally, your instructor may ask you to prepare a list of works consulted, a list that includes not only the sources you cite but also the sources you consulted as you conducted your research. In either case, MLA prefers Works Cited or Works Consulted to the more limited heading Bibliography (literally, “description of books”) because those headings are more likely to accommodate the variety of sources—articles, films, computer software—that maybe cited in a research paper. To prepare the list of works cited, follow these general guidelines: ※ Paginate the Works Cited section as a continuation of your text. If the c