Activity 1: Documenting Sources An important part of writing the research paper is using an acceptable method
of documentation. Information about using parenthetical citations and about
formatting a "Works Cited" page can be found in a variety of places on the
web. Directions: Use a search engine to locate "MLA guidelines" or visit: The
Purdue University Writing Lab Once you've looked at the format, take a step back and consider: What is
the point of documenting your sources? (Is there more than one reason it's
important?) Why is each piece of the information you provide about a source
essential?
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