Lectures given at academic conferences or seminars offer a seminal podium for professors and researchers. The speeches given at these academic forums often shed new light on topics and provide a glimpse into the very forefront of knowledge in the respective field. Modern Language Association (MLA) format provides a uniform format for citing unpublished lecture notes, allowing access to yet another respected resource when writing academic papers.
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Compile information on the speech or lecture; include the author's name, event or speech name, hosting venue, hosting location, date and the speaker's position in the event or class.
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Use the following example as a template for your citation:
Robert, Levenstein. Conference on Legal Proceedings. Tulane University. Jones Hall, New Orleans, LA. 17 July 2009. Guest Speaker.
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Italicize the name of the conference and allow for a single space after each period.