MLA, which stands for Modern Language Association, refers to the style used to write academic papers and cite sources.  Use the sources below throughout the writing process. The checklist is invaluable - use it!😉

• MLA Presentation compiled of text and video to help you format and cite your assignments and sources

• MLA Interactive Checklist from the Excelsior College Online Writing Lab - an excellent resource!

• Citing Drama in MLA from the Monmouth University's Tutoring & Writing Services

If you are using this style, you are probably in my Seminar class; however, the info is here in case you need it for another course. NOTE: Mr. Greg's English classes should be using MLA - see above!

• APA Presentation geared toward AP Seminar

• APA Interactive Checklist adapted from the Excelsior Online Writing Lab

Use them often and correctly now, so in the future you can use them sparingly!

• Get them here!

PEELing your paragraphs will allow you to develop your ideas while maintaining focus. Use this nifty PEEL and STICK presentation to help you along. This infographic may be helpful, too.

Integrating textual support into your writing is as simple as making a delicious sammich!  Find out how in this presentation.

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Also check out:

• ICE your quotes! - a graphic organizer walks you through the steps of skillfully using quotes.

• Integrating Sources - a great resource from the University of Missouri - Kansas City. Be sure to check out their "rules" for integrating sources, as well as examples of good and bad paragraphs!

• Signal Phrases to Introduce Sources - use this source to vary the way you introduce sources.

Make your writing flow with just-the-right transitional word or phrase! These are great to help guide your reader through your ideas.

• Recognizing and Using Transitions - a necessity for readers and writers

• Using Transitions from the University of Wisconsin - Madison

"Introductions" and "Conclusions" from the Writing Center at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill offer excellent advice in their respective areas.

"How to Write a Literary Analysis Essay" - a thorough resource, complete with examples, from Bucks College.

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"A Short Guide to Close Reading for Literary Analysis" - an excellent resource from the Writing Center at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Writing an effective counter-argument can daunt the best of writers. Check out this English 101 course's site dedicated to counter-arguments.

Do you have a word limit to adhere to? Are you struggling to make your ideas concise? Check out this handout on reducing wordiness.

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Test your abilities to eliminate wordiness below:

• Eliminating Wordiness from Villanova University in Pennsylvania

• Writing Concise Sentences from Villanova University in Pennsylvania

• Concision from the Purdue OWL

Dialogue is a great way to bring characters to life, but it can be a little tricky to punctuate.  Review the following to help you get it right!

• "How to Use Dialogue" presentation

• Dialogue recap and practice

Add some zest to your writing by using some of these descriptive sensory words!

Find out when to use numerals and when to write out the words using this document from Writers INC.