Textual Evidence Student Handbook: MLA Style In-text Citations

Provides students with a reference for the following. Please note, there are not worksheets or assessments included in this. Just a 10 page reference booklet.

1. Lesson 1: Introduction to Textual Evidence

-What is it?

-When do we use it?

-Why does it matter?

-Different kinds fo textual evidence (quotes, paraphrasing, reference)

2. Lesson 2: Citing your Sources

- Intro to MLA style

- In-text citation rules for citing books and web pages, with original examples, including what to do if you don't know the author

-Brief Intro to Works Cited page

3. Lesson 3: Float your Quotes! How to Integrate quotes into sentences

- Introducing a quote with an explanatory or introductory phrase

- Using a full sentence intro and colon

- Keeping a brief quote of a few words

4. Lesson 4: Punctuation Station:

-Rules for punctuation in in-text citations

- Where to put the periods, commas, ellipsis, and more.