Discuss in a short paragraph why signal phrases are important in formal writing. Be sure to consider how signal phrases are used in conjunction with MLA parenthetical references.
Thinking about your paper, discuss in one to two short paragraphs why documenting sources correctly is an important aspect of writing a research paper. Be sure to include why we need to list sources using both parenthetical references and a Works Cited page. Why is it necessary to use the different rules of MLA formatting depending on the source (books, newspapers, websites, database sources, etc.) for both in-text citations and Works Cited entries?