Public Policy—–GOVT 300—–Spring 2009—–MR. SIENKO
Research Assignment (Due Monday, March 16, 2009)
Directions: Answer the five (5) questions, giving a citation to the source of your
answer in the proper MLA form. Be certain to cite internet authorities correctly.
URLʼs for you to confirm proper citation format:
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/ammem/ndlpedu/start/cite/index.html
http://www.bedfordstmartins.com/online/cite5.html
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/557/01/
http://www.unc.edu/depts/wcweb/handouts/mla.html
Question No. 1: What is the MLA format?
Question No. 2: What is “parenthetical reference”?
Question No. 3: What is a “Works Cited” page?
Question No. 4: How is information on a “Works Cited” page organized?
Question No. 5: Can there be a parenthetical reference without it being cited or a
work cited without it being referred to in the body of the text?
Each answer is worth 20 points. This is an exercise in researching a topic with which you have limited
familiarity. Use as many sheets of paper (stapled together with your name on the first page) as needed to answer
the questions; but keep in mind that the correctness of the answer and the form of its citation are more important
than the length.
Extra Credit: Why is it necessary to list your date of access for on line authorities?
