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Introduction/ What is the

General MLA Format APA Format difference of the
knowledge two?
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MLA (Modern Language
Association) and APA (American
Where do we use these Psychological Association) are two
formats? commonly used formats for citing
sources and formatting papers either
for research or academic papers.

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 MLA (Modern Language Association) format is typically used in
the humanities, such as literature, languages, philosophy, and
cultural studies. It is commonly used for papers and essays in
high school and college courses, as well as for academic journals,
books, and other publications in these fields.

MLA In particular, MLA format is used to cite sources in the text and
create a Works Cited page at the end of a paper or essay. This

Format
format provides guidelines for formatting the paper, including
margins, font size, and style, headings, and spacing.

Modern Language Some common examples of sources that are cited in MLA format
Association include books, journal articles, webpages, and other types of
media. Overall, MLA format is a widely accepted standard for
citing sources and formatting papers in the humanities. Also
called Humanities Style.
How to apply MLA Format?
1. Set your document to double-spaced
with 1-inch margins.
2. Include a heading at the top left corner
of the first page with your name,
instructor's name, course, and date.
3. In-text citations should include the
author's last name and the page
number(s) where the information can
be found. Examples:
4. The Works Cited page should be a ---->
separate page and should list all
sources alphabetically by the author's
last name. Include the author's name,
title of the source, publication
information, and medium of publication.
 EXAMPLES by CATEGORY
Example of in-text citation: According to Smith (2021), "the theory of relativity revolutionized the
field of physics" (p. 23).

Example of Works Cited entry for a book: Smith, John. The Theory of Relativity. Penguin Books,
2021.

Example of Works Cited entry for a journal article: Lopez, Maria. "The Impact of Social Media on
Youth." Journal of Adolescent Research, vol. 32, no. 4, 2017, pp. 451-467. DOI:
10.1177/0743558417690041.

Example of Works Cited entry for a website: The New York Times. "Breaking News." The New
York Times, 14 Mar. 2022, https://www.nytimes.com/.
 APA (American Psychological Association) format is typically
used in the social sciences, such as psychology, sociology,
education, and nursing. It is commonly used for papers and essays
in undergraduate and graduate courses, as well as for academic
journals, books, and other publications in these fields.

APA APA format is used to cite sources in the text and create a
References page at the end of a paper or essay. This format

Format provides guidelines for formatting the paper, including margins, font
size and style, headings, and spacing. In addition, APA format
provides guidelines for citing different types of sources, including
American Psychological books, journal articles, webpages, and other types of media.
Association
Overall, APA format is a widely accepted standard for citing
sources and formatting papers in the social sciences. It emphasizes
clarity, accuracy, and precision in writing, and is designed to
facilitate the communication of scientific research and ideas. Also
called the Author-Date Style.
APA
APA citation includes a DOI (digital object identifier), which is a

Format unique identifier assigned to a digital publication to ensure that it

is easily accessible and persistent over time.

American Psychological
Association
How to apply APA Format?
1. Set your document to double-spaced with 1-
inch margins.
2. Include a running head at the top left corner of
each page with the title of your paper (50
characters or less) and the page number at the
top right corner.
3. Include a title page with the paper's title, your
name, and your institutional affiliation.
4. In-text citations should include the author's last
name, year of publication, and page number(s) Examples:
where the information can be found. ----->
5. The References page should be a separate
page and should list all sources alphabetically
by the author's last name. Include the author's
name, title of the source, publication
information, and medium of publication.
 EXAMPLES by CATEGORY
Example of in-text citation: The theory of relativity revolutionized the field of physics (Smith, 2021,
p. 23).

Example of References entry for a book: Smith, J. (2021). The theory of relativity. Penguin Books.

Example of References entry for a journal article: Lopez, M. (2017). The impact of social media
on youth. Journal of Adolescent Research, 32(4), 451-467.
https://doi.org/10.1177/0743558417690041

Example of References entry for a website: The New York Times. (2022, March 14). Breaking
news. The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/
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HERE ARE THE SIMILARITIES AND DIFFERENCES OF MLA AND APA
Similarities:
Both formats are used to provide consistent and accurate citation of sources.
Both formats require in-text citations and a list of references or works cited.
Both formats provide guidelines for the formatting and organization of research papers.
Differences:
MLA format is commonly used in humanities and liberal arts disciplines, while APA format is commonly
used in social sciences and natural sciences.
In-text citations in MLA format typically include the author's last name and the page number(s), while in
APA format, the author's last name and the year of publication are included.
The Works Cited page in MLA format is titled "Works Cited," while in APA format, it is titled "References."
MLA format does not require the use of DOI (Digital Object Identifier) for electronic sources, while APA
format does.
MLA format does not require the inclusion of the date of access for electronic sources, while APA format
does.
 What is the importance of MLA and
APA formats?
The importance of MLA and APA formats in writing is to provide consistency and clarity in citing sources and
presenting research. Using these formats ensures that writers accurately document the sources they have used and
provide enough information to allow readers to locate the sources themselves. These formats also ensure that the
research is presented in a consistent and professional manner, which enhances the credibility of the research.
According to the Modern Language Association (MLA), using their format "allows readers to cross-reference your
sources easily, provides consistent formatting across your paper, and helps you to avoid plagiarism" (Modern
Language Association, n.d.). Similarly, the American Psychological Association (APA) notes that their format
"provides a framework for presenting research, citing sources, and formatting papers" (American Psychological
Association, 2020).
In addition, using these formats can also help writers to organize their research and ideas more effectively, by
providing a clear structure and guidelines for presenting information.
 References:
American Psychological Association. (2020). Publication manual of the American
Psychological Association (7th ed.). https://doi.org/10.1037/0000165-000
Modern Language Association. (2016). MLA handbook (8th ed.). Modern Language
Association.
The University of Chicago Press. (2017). The Chicago manual of style (17th ed.). The University
of Chicago Press.
Purdue Online Writing Lab. (2022). MLA Works Cited: Basic Format.
https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/mla_style/mla_formatting_and_style_guid
e/mla_works_cited_basic_format.html
American Psychological Association. (2020). Publication manual of the American
Psychological Association (7th ed.). https://doi.org/10.1037/0000165-000
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