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Nine: Basics of MLA
Handbook for Writers of Research Papers
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Last revised 9/17/07
UNIT TWO: Writing according to a defined
Style Guide
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Topic
Nine: Basics of MLA
Handbook for Writers of Research Papers
and the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association |
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The student demonstrates understanding of the appropriate tools, procedures and resources for research in the field of religion.Unit Two Objective:
The student demonstrates understanding of the procedures for producing a written research project in the field of religious studies according to a defined style guide.Topic Four Objective:
The student demonstrates understanding of the basics of formal writing in American English.Learning Objectives:
3.
Analyze the sample seminar paper against the above elements, using the
MLA guidelines:---
Instructions:
Instructions:
The Publication
Manual of the American Psychological Association. Washington, DC :
American Psychological Association, 2001.
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Concise Rules
of APA Style. Washington, DC : American Psychological Association,
2005.
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