Formatting Works Cited Page
Summary: MLA (Modern Language Association) style is most commonly used to write papers and cite sources within the liberal arts and humanities. This resource, updated to reflect the MLA Handbook (8th ed.), offers examples for the general format of MLA research papers, in-text citations, endnotes/footnotes, and the Works Cited page. Contributors:Tony Russell, Allen Brizee, Elizabeth Angeli, Russell Keck, Joshua M. Paiz, Michelle Campbell, Rodrigo Rodríguez-Fuentes, Daniel P.
Human Development
adolescenceDefinition: The period of life from puberty to maturity; usually occurs during a person's teen years.Context: According to Erik Erikson's theory,adolescenceis the fifth major stage of a person's life. identity crisisDefinition: Role confusion, or an uncertainty about one's place in society and the world.Context: Erikson believed that one'sidentity crisisfirst occurred during adolescence and was the most significant conflict a person would face. psychoanalysisDefinition: A method of analyzing and treating mental illness that involves treatment sessions, during which the patient is encouraged to talk freely about personal experiences, particularly those during childhood.Context: Austrian physician Sigmund Freud is considered the founder of modernpsychoanalysis. psychologyDefinition: The science or study of mind and behavior.Context: After developing his theory of human development, Erik Erikson became renowned as an expert onpsychology.
Research Papers
Summary: This handout provides detailed information about how to write research papers including discussing research papers as a genre, choosing topics, and finding sources. Contributors:Jack Raymond Baker, Allen BrizeeLast Edited: 2013-02-21 10:38:50 The research paper There will come a time in most students' careers when they are assigned a research paper. Such an assignment often creates a great deal of unneeded anxiety in the student, which may result in procrastination and a feeling of confusion and inadequacy.
Cornell University Library
Guides for Citing Sources Have a question about citing sources or citation styles? Ask a Librarian. Citation Management Software What is citation management software?
Copyright-Friendly Toolkit
However fabulous Creative Commons and Public Domain content may be, sometimes you really need to use copyrighted material. Say you plan to comment on popular media or current events. For instance, you may be planning to critique the portrayal of Native Americans in commercial films. You are going to want to “quote” some commercial films like Pocahontas, Lone Ranger, and Dances with Wolves. If you are reviewing a book, you may want to share its cover art.
MLA In-Text Citation Guide
Summary: MLA (Modern Language Association) style is most commonly used to write papers and cite sources within the liberal arts and humanities. This resource, updated to reflect the MLA Handbook (8th ed.), offers examples for the general format of MLA research papers, in-text citations, endnotes/footnotes, and the Works Cited page.
Psychology Jokes: Top Psychology Jokes
My Town Tutors is a great resource for parents & teachers. Find qualified tutors in your area today! Please Share! Clean Jokes & 365 Family Friendly Jokes High School Psychology Lessons Does the name Pavlov ring a bell?
Plagiarism Tutorial: Test Your Knowledge
Plagiarism is a serious academic offense! The University of Southern Mississippi's undergraduate and graduate bulletins both include statements about plagiarism: "When cheating is discovered, the faculty member may give the student an F on the work involved or in the course. If further disciplinary action is deemed appropriate, the undergraduate student should be reported to the Dean of Students. A graduate student should be reported to the Dean of the Graduate School."
Taking the Mystery Out of Copyright
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