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MLA Citation Style Tutorial

Introduction

Background

When to Cite

Citation Forms

Information Needed

Examples

Other Sources

Conclusion

Printable Checklist

 

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Printable Checklist

Do you need a quick review? Here is a cheat sheet to go through.

  • Direct quotes, summaries and paraphrases of sources, and information that is not "common knowledge" need to be cited.

  • A complete citation has two parts: the in-text citation and the end-of-text citation.

  • In-text citations are also called parenthetical citation, and they are in the body of the paper.

  • End-of-text citations are also called the works-cited list, reference list, or bibliography.

  • The works-cited list is arranged in alphabetical order according to author, and it is at the end of the paper.

  • It is necessary to write down all of the pertinent information for your sources: author, title, journal source, database, publication date, etc.

  • The MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers is kept at the reference desk.

  • Abbreviate all months except May, June, and July.

  • Do not include the volume or issue number in magazine citations.

  • Do not include the publication month in journal citations.

April 29th, 2004