Mastering Research & Citations: Essential Workshop

Taming the MLA Beast

Ever feel like MLA format is out to get you? Confused about whether it’s “Works Cited” or “Bibliography”? Staring at a website citation wondering where on earth to find the publication date (or what to do when there isn’t one)?

We get it! MLA has its quirks, and those parenthetical citations can feel like tiny puzzles scattered throughout your paper.

Come to our MLA Basics Workshop and let the Writing Center help you make sense of it all! We’ll break down the essentials in a relaxed, judgment-free space where no question is too basic. We’ll cover:

• Proper paper formatting (yes, including that tricky header)
• In-text citations made simple
• Works Cited entries for all types of sources
• Common MLA mistakes and how to fix them

Whether you’re writing your first English essay or you just need a refresher on the latest MLA updates, we’re here to help you get it right. Bring your questions, your half-finished papers, or just your MLA-induced confusion—we’ll tackle it together!

Come on over and discover that MLA can be tamed.