Research and Documentation

View the MLA Documentation workshop online here.

In English and in some humanities classes, you may be asked to use the MLA (Modern Language Association) style for documenting sources.

In social sciences—like psychology, anthropology, and sociology—you may be asked to use the APA (American Psychological Association) style for documenting sources.

Helpful links for Internet research

Plagiarism is defined as using someone else’s words, original ideas, or data in your work of writing without giving proper credit or reference to the creator.

A thesis statement requires understanding your subject and its importance. Learn how to a solid thesis statement can direct the rest of your paper.

It is important to support the ideas and arguments you present in your writing.

Definitions of common essay terms