Searching tips:
Make sure you are only looking for full-text results. If the full document is not in the database, most of the time we don't have a way to get the item if it's not in the database.
Narrow your results to critical essays for articles that will be most helpful to your assignment.
Peer reviewed articles have been reviewed and evaluated by other experts.
Save copies of your articles just in case the database selection changes.
You need to login to access the NCLIVE resources from school or home because those databases are from the Union County Public Library. You will access NC Wise Owl resources through NC EdCloud.
NCLIVE Databases from the Union County Public Library
You'll need the NCLIVE login information to access from school or home.
Literature Resource Center from Gale
Proquest Literature Database Search
NC WiseOwl Databases (you now access EBSCO databases through NC EdCloud)
Literary Reference Center Plus from EBSCO
EBSCO Explora
EBSCOhost
*Remember to use the Permalink to get back to any EBSCO resources.
Google Scholar
This example from Purdue OWL shows an essay in proper MLA format and explains the different MLA components required.
Parenthetical Citations in MLA style
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