The below resources have been created by Ms. Bell specifically for PMHS student use! They are designed to provide students with an introduction and to MLA-style formatting and guidelines.
The below resources come from the Purdue Online Writing Lab, also known as OWL. OWL is a well-known tool to most college students, who rely on its detailed explanation of all aspects of the MLA Style, in addition to information on research and writing more broadly. Because the amount of information on OWL can be overwhelming to new students, the Research Center provides students with a collection of "highlights" handouts, outlined below.
This PDF covers the various aspects of a source that can help you evaluate its credibility and usefulness -- ranging from information about the author to publication date.
This PDF covers the following items relevant to evaluating digital sources:
- Search Engine Optimization
- Differences in Domain Extensions
- Wikipedia
- Clickbait
- Social media
- Personal Websites
- Podcasts
- Online News Articles
- Online Databases
This PDF covers the following items relevant to evaluating bibliographic citations:
- Library Catalog
- Online Databases
- Websites
