Did you have to learn MLA format in High school / College?

[notfred]

I didn't. I fail to why a lot of schools teach something that is so utterly useless. I've never heard of it being used outside of English classes.

 

[AZGamer]

Originally posted by: notfred
I didn't. I fail to why a lot of schools teach something that is so utterly useless. I've never heard of it being used outside of English classes.

I'm in high school english class, I have to learn it.

 

[amnesiac]

Never heard of it until I had to learn APA format for my psych papers.

It depends on what you'll be doing in the future. APA format is mandatory for all written works in Psychology. MLA seems the same for general writing.

 

[Christof]

Once you get in College all papers you write will either have to be in MLA or APA format.

MLA format is not only for writing essays and research papers, it also deals with the proper way to write business letters, reports and assorted other documents.

It may seem useless now, but in the business world there is a need for properly formatted documents.

 

[pyonir]

I don't think it is really so you know exactly how to use MLA/APA format, I think it is a way of teaching you to become a better writer. I've used some of the things I've learned in writing and reviewing business proposals. Also reading text for marketing campaigns.

 

[VBboy]

It's great. MLA and APA. And the one named after some lady. Learned at the university, Technical Writing.