While the most crucial thing in any writing is the information presented within a document and the authenticity of said information, the manner in which that writing is presented is also a key factor. As a student I am more than a little familiar with the standard structure of an essay, paragraph, and the way instructors teach students how to gather information without plagiarizing. What I didn’t understand that the way I presented that information in regards to its physical appeal were also characteristics that applied to any form of writing. That there are reasons why there is a specific format for certain types of papers and that they are in fact well-reasoned.
In “Beyond Black on White: Document Design and Formatting in the Writing Classroom,” by Michael J. Klein & Kristi L. Shackelford the goal of writing is to get readers to understand the point, and to prevent the readers from being distracted with its design or lack of it. They emphasis the principle of applying the MLA format and its good principles in order to get the main point and supporting information in any paper to the reader with as little impediments as possible.
The use of MLA is to established a clear coherent choice in formatting, paper topography (or just its design), picture usage, and spacing. That writing must place the transfer of information from one source to another with as little barriers in the process, and limit any potential misinformation. In this case, the writing of an essay that demands the use of MLA style of formatting and design principles.
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