Introduction

Background

When to Cite

Citation Forms

Information Needed

Examples

Other Sources

Conclusion

Printable Checklist

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.