How do I make an MLA style citation?
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Hold your cursor over CITING SOURCES at the left and choose the type of resource you are trying to cite.
You need to have each source of information cited in TWO places:
A. the Works Cited page that is placed after the last page of your paper, and
B. in parentheses in the text of your paper, immediately after the quotation or paraphrase.
For example, this would go on the Works Cited page (with proper indentation for the second and following lines):
Du Bois, W.E.B. The Souls of Black Folk. Chicago, 1903. Project Bartleby. Ed. Steven van Leeuwen. Dec. 1995. Columbia U. 2 Dec. 2003
<www.cc.columbia.edu/acis/bartleby/dubois/>.
... and this would go immediately after the quotation or whatever:
(Du Bois)
The information in parentheses in the text needs to be as brief as possible. That's why there's a Works Cited page – for all the details of the listing.
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In the website above, hold your cursor over the words CITING SOURCES in the left column and then click on whatever type of source you need help with. Many examples will show up. You will get two examples for each type of reference – one for the Works Cited page and one for the parenthetical (in-text) citation.
You can also see what a Works Cited page looks like – click on Sample Works Cited in the left column.
To make an MLA style citation, you will need to gather certain information about the source you are citing and follow a specific format. Here are the steps to create an MLA citation:
1. Identify the type of source: MLA citations can vary depending on whether you are citing a book, article, website, or other types of sources. Each source type has its own set of guidelines, so it's important to determine the correct format.
2. Gather the necessary information: Regardless of the source type, there are core elements you will need to include in your citation. These typically include the author's name, title of the source, title of the container (such as a book or journal), publication date, publisher, and location.
3. Arrange the information in the correct order: MLA citations follow a specific order for the elements. For example, for a book citation, the general format is: Author(s). Title of the Book. Publisher, Year.
4. Include additional details: Depending on the source type, you may need to provide additional details such as page numbers for a specific chapter or section, URLs for online sources, DOI (Digital Object Identifier) numbers, or accessed dates for web content.
5. Format the citation correctly: MLA style has specific formatting rules for citations, such as using hanging indentation and italics for longer works. You should consult the MLA Handbook or an online resource for the correct formatting of your specific citation.
6. Double-check your citation: Before finalizing your MLA citation, make sure to carefully review the information and formatting to ensure accuracy and consistency.
It's important to note that citation generators, such as EasyBib or Citation Machine, can automatically create MLA citations for you. However, it's always a good idea to understand the citation process and double-check the generated citation for accuracy.