Easy MLA Formatting with Microsoft Word

🎓 Course Title: Easy MLA Formatting with Microsoft Word

Course Headline: Everything You Need to Know to Format a Word Document and Insert Citations and References in MLA Style

Course Description:

Dive into the world of academic writing with our comprehensive online course, designed to help you master the art of formatting documents in MLA Style using Microsoft Word. By the end of this course, you'll be equipped with the knowledge and skills to:

Format a Microsoft Word Document in MLA Style:

• Learn how to set up your documents according to MLA guidelines
  • Understand the structure of the abbreviated cover page
  • Master the correct settings for paragraphs and spacing in the body of your paper
  • Format the Works Cited page flawlessly

Utilize Word's References Feature:

• Insert citations and references with ease using Word's Reference Tool
  • Create a customizable list of sources to use repeatedly
  • Discover various ways to introduce quotes into your paper
  • Effortlessly build out a Works Cited page from your existing references

Understand Plagiarism:

• Know the definition and implications of plagiarism
  • Differentiate between intentional and unintentional plagiarism
  • Recognize the various forms of plagiarism to avoid
  • Utilize strategies to maintain academic integrity in your writing

Course Breakdown:

Part 1: Setting Up Your Document

• The importance of MLA Style and its basic rules
• Step-by-step guide to setting up a document in MLA Style for future use
• Formatting the abbreviated cover page, headers, and body text

Part 2: Inserting Citations and References

• The role of citations and bibliographic information
• How to set up sources within Word for easy reference
• Techniques for inserting citations with a click, including various quote introductions
• A simple method for formatting the Works Cited page

Bonus Section: Avoiding Plagiarism

• Identifying what constitutes plagiarism and why it's critical to avoid it
• Practical tips and downloadable resources to help you format correctly and evaluate your sources
• Additional videos on handling blocked quotes and incorporating quotes within a quotation

Course Requirements:

• A computer with Microsoft Word installed (PC or Mac)

What You Will Get from This Course:

• Proficiently set up new Word documents in MLA Style without starting from scratch each time
• Efficiently insert and manage citations and references using Word's Reference Feature
• Stronger understanding of how to identify and avoid plagiarism

Target Audience:

• Anyone who writes academic papers for classes and needs to adhere to MLA style guidelines

By enrolling in this course, you'll not only save time with your paper formatting but also impress your instructors with your professional and well-cited work. Sign up today and transform the way you write academic papers! 🎉