Examples - MLA Format

What are Examples of MLA Format? The examples of MLA format are situations that present various format rules to the reader. A good MLA format example involves the idea of a known, single author. What do you do when citing a source that has only one author named? You would use parentheses within the paper body to cite the author's last name and page name. Such an example would look like this: (Ehrman, 120).

What do you do if there is no known author presented? You would cite the work instead, as well as the page number. A good example of this dilemma would be the following: ("Collecting gold coins," 25). What do you do if two authors share the same last name? If two authors share the same last name, you would write the author's last name with the initial of his first name before it. This situation is resolved by the following: (C. Collins, 305) and (S. Collins, 324). What do you do if there are multiple authors in a book? You would cite all three (last names only) in the in-text citation. This advice results in the followings: (Derek, Fisher, and Longenecker, 518).

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Other examples of MLA format involve the Works Cited Page (or bibliography). How do you cite a source on the Works Cited Page that has multiple authorship? You would cite all three names: invert the first author's name, and write the other two authors in normal order. This results in the following:

Examples - MLA Format

Derek, Samuel, Ryan Fisher, and John Longenecker. Sociological Studies of Outer Space: Alien Behaviors Among Us. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2011.

[Note: this book is not an actual book; the citation form is for instruction purposes only.]

There are other examples of this format, but time will not allow room for discussion here.

Benefits of Examples of MLA Format

One benefit of examples of MLA format is that students can easily replicate the format style seen in a diagrammed research paper layout. When it comes to hands-on work, all students are visual beings and cannot simply read and decipher words. Students need public demonstrations of hands-on activities. Another benefit of MLA format examples is that they show students that they can master MLA format. For many students, mastering the outline of a typical research paper is a challenge in and of itself, not to mention the research paper format. MLA examples show students that, though the journey may be long, winding, and tedious, the format style can be mastered---and the grade is worth the work.

Examples of MLA format serve to lay out for the students in hands-on language what they are required to do in the Modern Language Association format. Now, take those examples and show your professors what you can do!

Examples - MLA Format

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Writing Essays Well - Introductions, Thesis Statements and Topic Sentences

Introductions

In order for the first paragraph of an essay to actually be a proper introduction (in other words, for it to fulfill the requirements of a proper introduction), it must do two things. These two things are:

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1) Include a thesis statement.
2) Provide a preview or essay plan for the essay.

Writing Essays Well - Introductions, Thesis Statements and Topic Sentences

So what do these two things mean?

1) A thesis statement is the sentence (or sometimes sentences) that tells the reader what the position of the author is. When you are given an essay question, the thesis statement is your clear and concise answer to the question. For example, if an essay question was 'What were the causes of the Holocaust in World War II?' then your thesis statement would be something like 'There were many complicated and inter-related causes for the Holocaust, including the economy of Germany, the ideology of the fascists, and Hitler's personal racism.'

A 'thesis' is an 'argument', so the thesis statement indicates what the argument of the essay is, or what argument (or point of view) the author of the essay will be putting across to readers.

2) An introduction must introduce all the main points that the essay will discuss. Argumentative essays must provide evidence in order to back up or support the thesis statement. This means you have to provide proof to back up your answer to the essay question. So if your essay is on the causes of the Holocaust, and your essay is going to discuss six main causes (two paragraphs on each), then your introduction must list (or introduce) each of these six main causes. So an essay map or preview is just a list of topics that your essay will discuss. Usually this list is linked to your thesis statement, or comes straight after it.

Topic Sentences

When writing an essay, you must use 'topic sentences'. These are sentences that go at the beginning of each paragraph in which you are about to discuss a new topic. So in the example we have been looking at of the Holocaust essay, I mentioned that the essay will discuss six reasons for the Holocaust and each reason will have two paragraphs. So that means that every second paragraph would use a 'topic sentence' since it would be moving on to discuss another reason for the Holocaust. Here are some examples of topic sentences for the example essay:

'The most significant cause for the Holocaust is the economic state of Germany.'
'Another reason why the Holocaust occurred is due to Hitler's personal views.'

These sentences let the reader know what the paragraph will discuss (what the next point to be discussed in the essay is) and also relate the paragraph back to the introduction. This gives the essay a nice flow, and shows that it has been well organised.

So, you can tell what the topic of the first body paragraph is by reading the topic sentence, which is the first sentence in the paragraph.

Concluding Sentences

A concluding sentence goes at the end of a paragraph or topic, and sums up for the readers what has just been discussed and relates it back to the question.

So if you had used the topic sentence 'The most significant cause for the Holocaust is the economic state of Germany' and then written a paragraph or several paragraphs discussing this topic, a concluding sentence could be: 'Thus it can be seen that the economic state of Germany was the most important cause for the Holocaust.'

Topic sentences and concluding sentences go before and after your paragraphs like a sandwich, leading the reader through your essay.

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Recommendation Letter Writing Made Easy With Templates

Letters of recommendation are routinely sought for employment and education situations. You may also find yourself asked to write a reference letter for someone seeking to adopt a child, get into college or be released on parole. Honestly, a person's first internal response, no matter how highly they think of the person and want to help him or her out, is often, "What a hassle."

But if you know a few of the "rules" of recommendation and reference letter writing, and have access to free recommendation letter templates, your task should go smoothly.

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Whether you're writing a job-related recommendation letter or acting as a character reference, the approach is pretty much the same. These letters actually follow a fairly predictable format, which means that if you start with a basic template, you can be sure to hit all the key points, resulting in a well-crafted letter that's certain to be of use to the recipient as well as the person being vouched for.

Recommendation Letter Writing Made Easy With Templates

Just because you're starting with a template doesn't mean your letter will be insincere or look like every other letter out there. You still have some work to do!

To write an effective, meaningful recommendation letter, first be sure you are the right person for the job. If you haven't directly interacted with the person in a meaningful way, you're really in no position to refer him or her. Managers and other supervisors carry more weight than a coworker, and professors and counselors are usually the best choices for academic reference letters. Similarly, don't agree to act as a character reference for someone you don't feel you know well. It will likely show in your letter and defeat the purpose altogether. If you don't feel you can write an honest, helpful letter, it's probably better to politely decline the request. (Although not all recommendation letters have to be full of glowing praise.) Also, if the time frame is too tight, be up front about that as well.

Start off by formatting the letter on a computer as a classic business letter, with the paragraphs in blocks and the full return address and recipient information included. The exception might be a more conversational personal reference letter such as a character reference for prospective adoptive parents.

Open the letter by making it clear why you're writing the letter and why you're in a good position to do so. (Establish your relationship with the person you're recommending.) The body of the letter should be at least a couple of paragraphs, but probably no more than five. Describe the person and his or her traits and skills, using descriptive adjectives and concrete examples or anecdotes illustrating character and/or performance. Close by restating your opinion of the person and offering to provide further information if needed. Include a phone number and/or email and sign the letter.

A more recent request from job-seekers is for references on Linked In and social networking sites. These recommendations are much shorter than a formal letter (usually just one paragraph), but they should still have a professional tone and address specific traits and skills of the person.

After you complete the letter, be sure to proofread it for typographical and other errors. Get the letter back to the person by the agreed-upon time, or, if you're submitting it directly to a college, court or potential employer, be sure to send it off promptly.

If you download a recommendation letter template and alter it to your specific needs, save it on your computer so you can access it again and again. Some people, such as supervisors or educators, write many letters of recommendation and simply "tweak" their own boilerplate form to reflect the candidate at hand.

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Memoirs Of An Exorcist by David Devereux

Memoirs Of An Exorcist reads like the day of a life of an exorcist; not surprising, as it's first time author, David Devereux started studying magic when he was a teenager and has been a professional exorcist for twenty years.

He writes in such a humorous and down to earth way about his first hand experiences of exorcising homes, pubs and offices that he comes across as totally convincing.

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'Exorcism is an extremely specialised task that calls for a great deal of training, a very particular skill set, a confidence in one's abilities that borders on arrogance and a team of people who work well together under pressure. It's really not something to try if you have any choice in the matter.'

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The most interesting thing about Memoirs is how Devereux describes his extraordinary job of an Exorcist as perfectly normal. He candidly describes the hair-raising jobs which Athanor Consulting, a 'ghost busting' company, which he co-founded are hired to do. His clients aren't esoteric weirdoes but are professional people who need their homes cleansed or pubs and businesses cleaned of malign paranormal influences.

Scientists, sceptics and disbelievers in magic of any kind will probably dismiss David's autobiographical account of an exorcist as pure fantasy. But, it doesn't matter if the reader is a cynic or a fervent believe in psychic entities of the malevolent kind. Memoirs Of An Exorcist is a highly entertaining book, whatever way you wish to view it.

David Devereux makes a living from exorcism and in his book, never escapes into fantasy. The matter of fact way he recalls his out of this world experiences is normal to him. To him and his grateful clients, his job is necessary and normal, rather like the role of a plumber. And I should know.

Devereux came to do some 'Spot Cleaning' (chapter seven) in my office when weird things suddenly started to happen to my electronics one Christmas. I'm pretty cynical, and didn't believe in stuff like curses or exorcism before he came round to cleanse my room. But, I quickly changed my mind after his extraordinary session, which I can only describe as 'magical'.

'Once a tulpa' (the word comes from Tibetan and means thought-forms), 'has been identified as the cause of a problem, the task is to catch or corner it, and then eliminate it. Since these are artificially created entities, there is nowhere to which they can be returned and so they must be destroyed. This process generally involves draining them of energy to a point where they can no longer hold themselves together and then hitting them with a concentrated blast of energy to effectively blow them apart.'

A fascinating read, especially if the reader like David, believes that 'the universe in which we live is wild and mad and scary,' and know that exorcism is the only solution for 'strange noises in the night and things that move by themselves.'

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James Patterson - Author Biographies

James Patterson was born on March 22, 1947 in Newburg, New York. He was one of three children born to father Charles Patterson, an insurance broker, and mother Isabel Patterson, a teacher and homemaker. James majored in English and earned his BA at Manhattan College in 1969 and his MA in English at Vanderbilt College in 1970.

James took a job at the advertising firm, J. Walter Thompson, as a junior copy editor. He worked his way up to Chairman. While working full time he started writing manuscripts.

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His first book, "The Thomas Berryman Number" was published in 1976 after being turned down by 31 publishers and won an Edgar Award, the most prestigious award in the mystery genre. James kept working at the advertising firm until 1996 when he started writing full time. James says he quit his job so he could look for a wife.

James Patterson - Author Biographies

James Patterson's novel, "Along Came a Spider", was published in 1992. This novel, a best seller, became the first of his Alex Cross series and was made into a movie starring Morgan Freeman.

James Patterson has been criticized for his collaborations with various authors. However James says he likes sharing the spotlight with other authors. Collaborating brings new and interesting ideas. He says that although it may be a little unorthodox in the publishing world, "almost all TV shows... are done by teams of writers. It's not as unusual as people think it is."

James Patterson founded and funds The Page Turner awards. This foundation awards 0,000 annually to institutions that encourage the joy and excitement of reading. James has ventured into writing for children and young adults and has published some graphic novels.

James spends the Winters in Palm Beach, Florida, and the Summers in New York with his wife, Susan, and their son Jack. Susan was a four-time all American swimmer and still swims twice a day. James is an avid golfer and he enjoys a round or two with friends in his free time.

Novels:
The Thomas Berryman Number (1976)
Season of the Machete (1976)
The Jericho Commandment (1979)
Virgin (1980)
Black Market (1986)
The Midnight Club (1988)
Sam's Letters to Jennifer (1991)
Hide and Seek (1995)
Miracle on the 17th Green (1996) (with Peter De Jong)
Cradle and All (2000)
Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas (2001)
The Beach House (2002) (with Peter De Jong)
The Jester (2003) (with Andrew Gross)
Honeymoon (2005) (with Howard Roughan)
The Lifeguard (2005) (with Andrew Gross)
Beach Road (2006) (with Peter De Jong)
Judge and Jury (2006) with Andrew Gross)
The Quickie (2007) (with Michael Ledwidge)
You've Been Warned (2007) (with Howard Roughan)
Sundays at Tiffany (2008) (With Gabrielle Charbonnet)
Sail (2009) (with Howard Roughan)
Swimsuit (2009) (with Maxine Paetro)
Witch and Wizard (2009) (With Gabrielle Charbonnet)
Don't Blink (2010)

Series:
Alex Cross:
Along Came a Spider (1992)
Kiss the Girls (1994)
Jack and Jill (1996)
Cat and Mouse (1997)
Pop! Goes the Weasel (1999)
Roses are Red (2000)
Violets are Blues (2001)
Four Blind Mice (2002)
The Big Bad Wolf (2003)
London Bridges (2004)
Mary Mary (2005)
Cross (2006)
Double Cross (2007)
Cross Country (2008)
Alex Cross's Trial (2009) (with Richard DiLallo)
I, Alex Cross (2009)

When the Wind Blows:
When the Wind Blows (1998)
The Lake House (2003)

Women's Murder Club:
1st to Die (2001)
2nd Chance (2002) (with Andrew Gross)
3rd Degree (2004) (with Andrew Gross)
4th of July (2005 (Maxine Paetro)
The 5th Horseman (2006) (Maxine Paetro)
The 6th Target (2007) (Maxine Paetro)
7th Heaven (2008) (Maxine Paetro)
9th Confession (2009) (Maxine Paetro)
9th Victim (2010)

Maximum Ride:
The Angel's Experiment (2005)
Schools Out-Forever (2006)
Saving the World: And Other Extreme Sports (2007)
The Final Warning (2008)
Max (2009)
Fang (2010)

Michael Bennett (with Michael Ledwidge)
Step on a Crack (2007)
Run for Your Life (2009)
Worst Case (2009)

Daniel X:
Alien Hunter (2008) (with Leopold Gout)
Dangerous Days of Daniel X (2008) (with Michael Ledwidge)
Watch the Skies (2009) (with Ned Rust)

Childrens Books:
Santakid (2004)

Graphic Novels:
Maximum Ride, Vol. 1 Manga (2009)
Maximum Ride, Vol. 2 Manga (2009)

Non Fiction:
Torn Apart: The Heartbreaking Story of a Childhood Lost (2008) (with Hal Friedman)
The Murder of King Tut (2009) (with Martin Dugard)

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Famous French Writers

Many famous works in literary world have come to us from the French. You must have read one of those books written by these authors. Many of may have read books written by famous French writers when were children and then got lost in the vivid picture painted by words woven by these writers.

Here are two of the most famous French writers:

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Victor Hugo -- Who can forget Les Miserables, Notre Dam de Paris? He was born in the year 1802 in Besancon and he lived in France for majority of his life. He was greatly influenced by François-René de Chateaubriand. Most of us do not know that he was also influenced by the movement of Romanticism. He fell in love with his childhood sweetheart and only married her after his mother death in 1821. And, that lady or the love of his life was known as Adele. He was known to describe himself as a humanitarian first and used most of his literature woks to reflect on the human conditions and also towards the injustice prevalent in the then French society.

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Alexandre Dumas -- His books are widely read and he is also considered to be the most read author in French literature. He was very adventurous in his writing and that is what was mostly enjoyed in his writings. Some of his famous novels are:

o The Man in the Iron Mask
o The Nutcracker
o The Three Musketeers (this title still holds enough power and was used in the famous film Slumdog Millionaire, where the brothers call themselves after the first 2 musketeers).

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