MLA Rules for Format & Documentation: A Pocket Guide [Conforms to 7th Edition MLA] [Paperback]

Jill Rossiter (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1933878150 | ISBN-13: 978-1933878157 | Publication Date: March 15, 2010

> > > Coincides with 7th Edition of MLA Handbook < < < FTC Notice - This Book was previously published under the title: The MLA Pocket Handbook. This handbook is ideal for preparing undergraduate essays. It was specifically designed with the average student's needs in mind. The book is intended to cover the vast majority of situations that the normal student will encounter while writing an essay. Organized for speed and brevity, the book is primarily a concentrated, up-to-date guide on MLA format (6 pages), documentation requirements (13 pages In-Text, 19 pages Works Cited entries) with a heavy emphasis on examples and visual aids (85 to be exact). Additionally the book contains pointers on how to get started, what to document, what notes to take (by source type), and how to handle quotes of varying length. All of this information is contained in a book designed to fit in a shirt pocket. Product Dimensions: 54 Pages - 5 5/16" x 3 3/4" x .166 " Continuously Updated - Coincides with most recent MLA standards (MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers, 7th Edition). Latest Update 03/11/10

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About the Author

Jill Rossiter, the author of The MLA Pocket Handbook, is a highly experienced and recognized expert in the field of English Composition. Her credentials include a BA in English Literature (Cum Laude) and an MA in English Literature (WSU). Jill has been involved in creating numerous conventional and online English learning systems for organizations as diverse as the Intensive English Institute, Independent Study in Idaho, and the University of Phoenix. She is a firm believer in keeping instructions simple, and has a straight-forward, easy-to-comprehend writing style.

Product Details

• Paperback: 54 pages
• Publisher: DW Publishing Company (March 15, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1933878150
• ISBN-13: 978-1933878157
• Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 3.6 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #39,519 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars MLA microhandbook, February 20, 2009

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Dawain Hachenberg "AV8OR" (Ruston, LA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: MLA Rules for Format & Documentation: A Pocket Guide [Conforms to 7th Edition MLA] (Paperback)

Quick and concise for a paper due tomorrow or just for a quick review of the basics. Its much easier to get a hold of the MLA thing with this book and then move on to the bigger more explanatory ones later. It will fit into your back pocket or even your top shirt pocket. Its that small.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars perfect amount of info, April 5, 2008

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Paul F. Haworth "graceandgravel" (nashville, tn) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: MLA Rules for Format & Documentation: A Pocket Guide [Conforms to 7th Edition MLA] (Paperback)

if you are doing any college work that requires mla type of documentation, this little handbook is very helpful. it is not too much information and it gives important updated info for internet based works cited.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Super Helpful Handbook, May 10, 2008

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S. Heaton "College Mom" (Southern Utah) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: MLA Rules for Format & Documentation: A Pocket Guide [Conforms to 7th Edition MLA] (Paperback)

This MLA Handbook is a great resource to have in hand while writing a bibliography. I referred to it quite often to make sure I was correctly documenting my sources.