Technical Writing - ENC 3241

Module 8: Citing Materials

• Plagiarism: When must I document a source?
• Introduction to documentation
• Basic MLA citation format (Library-based databases)
• Basic MLA citation format (with examples) of web resources
• Citation examples of print reference materials

For further examples of citations consult the following sources:

• Eastern Florida State College Writing Center LibGuide
• The Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL)

*Remember that your instructor is the final authority on your assignment and may require slightly different formatting.

Two of the most common citation styles in use at EFSC are APA (Social Sciences) and MLA (Communications). Check with your instructor for the preferred citation format.