MLA Formatting & Citations
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The works cited page
A thesis needs to share these two things.
A topic and a comment (or claim)
This is the logic that supports a claim.
A reason (or premise)
This database is commonly used for academic articles.
JSTOR, EBSCO
This term refers to the reason a writer is creating a text.
Purpose
This font style and size are standard for MLA formatting.
12-point Times New Roman
This type of thesis makes a specific, debatable claim.
An argumentative (or analytical) thesis
This argumentative move directly addresses opposing viewpoints.
A counterargument (or concession)
This kind of source is written by someone who directly witnessed events.
A primary source
This element of the rhetorical triangle relies on logic and evidence.
Logos
This Works Cited element uses a unique indentation for every entry.
Hanging indent
This question helps test whether a thesis is arguable.
“Can someone reasonably disagree with it?”
This logical fallacy relies on an assumed chain of events.
Slippery slope
This problem occurs when a writer combines source language too closely.
Patchwriting
This appeal targets the audience’s emotions or values.
Pathos
This attributive tag introduces an author’s name before a quotation.
Signal phrase
This type of claim makes a judgment about what is good, bad, or worthwhile.
A claim of value
This logical fallacy attacks the person instead of the argument.
Ad hominem
When this happens, a source loses its original meaning due to missing cues.
Taking a source out of context
This appeal refers to the audience’s trust in the writer.
Ethos
This is required in a parenthetical citation when a source has no page numbers.
The author’s last name (or shortened title)
This type of claim argues that a term has a debatable meaning.
Claim of definition
This is the Toulmin Model term for an assumption.
Warrant
This test (Currency, Relevance, Authority, Accuracy, Purpose) evaluates sources.
The CRAAP test
This rhetorical choice reveals an author's attitude toward their subject.
Tone