MLA rules for text citations, quotations, etc.

[RReyes13]

Where in Canvas can I find the MLA style rules for text citations, quotations, etc., for a Formal Summary Essay?

[Chris_Hofer · Accepted solution]

@RReyes13 ...

As far as I know, Canvas does not have that kind of information.  Canvas is a Learning Management System (LMS) made by Instructure.  Canvas is used by many schools (K-12 and higher education) and businesses to house course material for students to take in an online setting.  I would recommend that you reach out directly to your instructor to get help with the MLA rules that you are looking for.  You can contact your instructor by following the steps in this Guide using the "Ask My Instructor a Question" option.

How do I get help with Canvas as a student?

I hope this will be of help to you!  Sing out if you have any questions about this...thanks!

[Chris_Hofer · Accepted solution]

@RReyes13 ...

As far as I know, Canvas does not have that kind of information.  Canvas is a Learning Management System (LMS) made by Instructure.  Canvas is used by many schools (K-12 and higher education) and businesses to house course material for students to take in an online setting.  I would recommend that you reach out directly to your instructor to get help with the MLA rules that you are looking for.  You can contact your instructor by following the steps in this Guide using the "Ask My Instructor a Question" option.

How do I get help with Canvas as a student?

I hope this will be of help to you!  Sing out if you have any questions about this...thanks!

[RReyes13]

Thank you, Chris. 

According to the specific written instructions for the assignment, that information is on Canvas. I couldn't locate it, so I've looked for the information directly at the MLA website, 

[Chris_Hofer]

@RReyes13 ...

Your instructor may have provided directions for you with information about MLA, but to be clear, Canvas doesn't have that kind of information on their platform that would come "out of the box".  Good luck on the assignment!

[TrishaMeyer1 · Accepted solution]

@RReyes13 I agree with Chris that your instructor intended for you to look at the posted material in the course. Perhaps your instructor forgot to Publish that material, or maybe it's in a syllabus or other resource.

I used to be an English teacher, and I'm sharing a site that you can bookmark for future reference:

Purdue University Online Writing Lab: MLA Formatting and Style Guide

The MLA site is a good resource, but OWL is the gold standard for most English classes. It has an easy-to-navigate guide that will answer almost all of your questions about MLA formatting.