Free Write 1

One thing I have certainly gained in this class over the semester is the knowledge of APA formatting. Before, I had always used MLA but after writing our research/argumentative paper I see the similarities between the two formats. APA is not necessarily easier to format but is an equally effective way to cite sources. I have never been exposed to APA formatting until this class. I find it unusual that in high school you are only taught and required to use MLA style. Moreover, the difference between the two is very slight. I don't understand if you only use one type of formatting for certain documents or not though. Also, I'm not sure exactly how the two are different or even why. However, both prove to be effective and easy to format.