Approaches to Writing
Assignment 5B - MLA Parenthetical References
Scoring Criteria
(10 possible mileage points)
  1. Submission is titled correctly [For correct title, see "Assignment 5B" instructions under "How do I submit this assignment?"] (1 mileage point):

  2. Submission correctly uses MLA paper format (1 mileage point):

  3. Submission demonstrates an understanding of "parenthetical references" as outlined in the assigned pages in the MLA Handbook (1 mileage point):

  4. Parenthetical references are accurately placed after each piece of borrowed information which requires a parenthetical reference (3 mileage points):

  5. Parenthetical references accurately state the author's last name or omit the name when it is stated or implied in the sentence (1 mileage point):

  6. Parenthetical references accurately indicate the page number(s) from which the borrowed information was taken (1 mileage point):

  7. Parenthetical references are accurately punctuated (1 mileage point):

  8. Parenthetical references use shortened forms of numbers, where needed (1 mileage point):

TOTAL MILEAGE POINTS FOR ASSIGNMENT 5B (OUT OF 10 POSSIBLE):

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Where do I go next?
Return to Assignment 5B.


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