Tina Thomen
SLM: 521 - Elective #1: Citing Internet Sources
Submitted:
Part I: Choice MLA Site for Middle and High School Students
The specific focus of the MLA Style link at Write Source is written in concise language appropriate for the adolescents. Write Source lists 13 different examples for MLA electronic citations that would cover a myriad of scenarios: article with author, anonymous postings, government documents, archives from a discussion list, database articles, and even email messages. Although I found the Lafayette College Libraries site to be an honorable mention for its troubleshooting tips and its explanation of why students must reference certain components, the APA and Chicago styles given in examples may confuse students who need to focus on MLA.
If students were to digress from the specific MLA link at Write Source, the efficient navigation options and appealing cosmetic features would easily guide students back. The possible digressions from MLA-specifics would provide valuable resources for students to consider when planning a research paper in its entirety. The other headings provide writing samples, research tips and multimedia options. Unlike the Indiana University Libraries site, Write Source uses color and an adequate font size to hook teenagers. Write Source with the MLA direct link also avoids the clutter of Classroom Connect. In summary, multiple examples and a user-friendly design influenced my decision to direct students to Write Source.
Work Cited
"Electronic Sources: MLA
Style." The Write Source.com.
Write Source.
Part
II: MLA citations for the following
websites:
Works Cited
McKenzie, Jamie. “Building Good New Ideas.” From
Now On - The Educational
Technology Journal. 10.9
(June 2001):
Salwen,
Peter. “The Quotable Mark Twain.” Salwen Business Communications Home
Page.
<http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/af.html>.
“2003 Winston Cup Series Drivers.” Nascar.com. 2005. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc.