318 / Types of Writing
[For additional examples of a title page, table-of-contents page, parenthetical docu-
mentation, and an appendix, see the sample paper in Chapter 40, Technical Report.
Also see the sample papers for English and workplace writing in Chapter 18, Biog-
raphy, and online at http://www.wiley.com/go/wnwstudentwritinghandbook for slightly
different parenthetical documentation.]
- MLA Endnote Style. The second sample, an excerpt from the first, illustrates
the MLA endnote style, a common alternative to the MLA parenthetical style. - APA Style. The third sample, another excerpt, illustrates the APA (American
Psychological Association) style. Parenthetical documentation and mode of bib-
liography entries distinguish this style. - Numbered Bibliography Style. The fourth sample illustrates, in a brief para-
graph, the MLA numbered bibliography style.
Certain style manuals suggest combining these basic formats. For instance, you may
be asked to include a title page and a table of contents in a paper documented with
endnotes. Thus, the five samples offer sound guidelines, no matter which format you
are asked to follow.
If your instructor permits you to choose your own style, choose the easiest to prepare.
Combined, the four models flesh out the principles discussed in this section. The
subsequent analyses point out details peculiar to the research process. Note particu-
larly the combination of primary and secondary research going into this paper.
SAMPLE MLA PARENTHETICAL STYLE PAPER
The following sample paper illustrates the MLA parenthetical style, which is becom-
ing widely accepted. Parenthetical style omits the use of superscript numbers as
required in endnote and footnote styles.