how to write the work-cited list with mla style?

How to write the work-cited list with MLA style?

What is MLA style?

MLA = the Modern Language Association in America

MLA style is “an academic style guide widely used in the United States, Canada, and other countries, providing guidelines for writing and documentation of research in the humanities, especially in English studies; the study of other modern languages and literatures, including comparative literature; literary criticism; media studies; cultural studies; and related disciplines.” (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MLA_style)

Basic entry

Author’s name. Title of the book. Publication Information.

Examples: Collie, J. and Slater, S. Collie, J. and Slater, S. Speaking 2Speaking 2. . Cambridge: Cambridge:

Cambridge University Press, 1991. Cambridge University Press, 1991. Quirk, Randolph, et al. Quirk, Randolph, et al. A comprehensive Grammar A comprehensive Grammar

of the English Languageof the English Language. . London: Longman, 1985.London: Longman, 1985.

(et al. = “and others”, used for references by more (et al. = “and others”, used for references by more than 3 authors)than 3 authors)

General arrangement

1. Author’s name 2. Title of a part of the book (in quotation marks) 3. Title of the book (underlined) 4. Name of the editor, translator, or compiler 5. Edition used 6. Number(s) of the volume(s) used 7. Name of the series 8. Place of publication, name of the publisher, and

date of publication 9. Page numbers 10. Supplementary bibliographic information and

annotation (Gibaldi, 122)

Examples: Calvino, Italo. “Cybernetics and Ghosts.” Calvino, Italo. “Cybernetics and Ghosts.”

The Uses of Literature: EssaysThe Uses of Literature: Essays. . Trans.Trans. Patrick Creagh. San Diego: Harcourt, 1982. Patrick Creagh. San Diego: Harcourt, 1982. 2-27.2-27.

Trans.Trans. = “Translated by” = “Translated by”

Examples (cont.): More, Hannah. “The Black Slave Trade: A More, Hannah. “The Black Slave Trade: A

Poem.” Poem.” British Women Poets of the British Women Poets of the Romantic EraRomantic Era. . Ed.Ed. Paula R. Feldman. Paula R. Feldman. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins UP, 1997. 472-Baltimore: Johns Hopkins UP, 1997. 472-82.82.

Ed.Ed. = “Edited by” = “Edited by”

An Article in a Reference Book

Examples: “English.” The Encyclopedia Americana.

1994 ed. “Noon.” Def. 4b. The Oxford English

Dictionary. 2nd ed. 1989. Def. = “Definition

A Multivolume Work

Examples: Doyle, Arthur Conan. Doyle, Arthur Conan. The Oxford Sherlock HolmesThe Oxford Sherlock Holmes. .

Ed. Owen Dudley Edwards. Ed. Owen Dudley Edwards. 9 vols9 vols. New York: . New York: Oxford UP, 1993. Oxford UP, 1993.

Martin, Michael T., ed. Martin, Michael T., ed. New Latin American New Latin American CinemaCinema. . 2 vols2 vols. Detroit: Wayne State UP, 1997.. Detroit: Wayne State UP, 1997.

“ “9 vols9 vols.”, “.”, “2 vols2 vols.” = total number of volumes.” = total number of volumes “ “3: 212-133: 212-13” = specific references to volume and ” = specific references to volume and

page numberspage numbers

Citing Electronic Publications

Citing a complete scholarly project or information database like Britannica Online 1. Title of the project/database (underlined) 2. Name of the editor of the project or database (if

given) 3. Electronic publication information, including

version no., date of electronic publication or the latest update, and the name of any sponsoring institution or organization

4. Date of access and network address (Gibaldi, 180)


Citing a complete scholarly project or information database like Britannica Online Examples: Britannica OnlineBritannica Online. Vers. 98. 2. Apr. 1998. . Vers. 98. 2. Apr. 1998.

Encyclopedia Britannica. 8 May 1998 Encyclopedia Britannica. 8 May 1998 <http://www.eb.com/>.<http://www.eb.com/>.

CNN InteractiveCNN Interactive. 19 January 2008. Cable . 19 January 2008. Cable News Network. 19 January 2008 News Network. 19 January 2008 <http://www.cnn.com/>.<http://www.cnn.com/>.


Citing an online book/ a part of an online book 1. Author’s name (if given). 2. Title/name of the part (if citing a part) 3. Title of the work (underlined) 4. Name of the editor, compiler, or translator (if

relevant) 5. Publication information 6. Date of access and network address

(Gibaldi, 183)


Citing an online book/ a part of an online book Examples:

Austen, Jane. Austen, Jane. Pride and PrejudicePride and Prejudice. Ed. Henry . Ed. Henry Churchyard. 1996. 10 Sept. 1998 Churchyard. 1996. 10 Sept. 1998 <http://www.perberley.com/janeinfo/prideprej.html>.<http://www.perberley.com/janeinfo/prideprej.html>.

CinderellaCinderella. New York: Wrigley, [c. 1800 – 25]. . New York: Wrigley, [c. 1800 – 25]. The The Cinderella ProjectCinderella Project. Ed. Michael N. Salda. Vers. 1.1 . Ed. Michael N. Salda. Vers. 1.1 Dec. 1997. De Grummond Children’s Lit. Research Dec. 1997. De Grummond Children’s Lit. Research Collection, U of Southern Mississippi. 15 Apr. 1998 Collection, U of Southern Mississippi. 15 Apr. 1998 <http://www.dept.usm.edu/~engdept/cinderella/cind<http://www.dept.usm.edu/~engdept/cinderella/cind2.html>.2.html>.


Citing an article in an online periodical 1. Author’s name (if given). 2. Title of the work or material in quotation marks 3. Name of the periodical (underlined) 4. Volume no., issue no., or other identifying no. 5. Date of publication 6. The number range or total number of pages,

paragraphs, or other sections (if they are numbered) 7. Date of access and network address (Gibaldi, 186)


Example 1 (an article in a newspaper): Brown, Mark. “Madonna reinvents herself as film Brown, Mark. “Madonna reinvents herself as film

director.” director.” The Guardian Internet EditionThe Guardian Internet Edition. 14 Jan. . 14 Jan. 2008. 15 Jan. 2008 2008. 15 Jan. 2008 <http://film.guardian.co.uk/news/story/0,,2256255,0<http://film.guardian.co.uk/news/story/0,,2256255,00.html>.0.html>.

Example 2 (an article in a magazine): Guckenberger, Katherine. “A convent with a View.” Guckenberger, Katherine. “A convent with a View.”

Atlantic UnboundAtlantic Unbound. 22 Jan. 1998. 26 May 1998. . 22 Jan. 1998. 26 May 1998. <http://www.theAtlantic.com/atlantic/unbound/abroa<http://www.theAtlantic.com/atlantic/unbound/abroad/kg980122.htm>.d/kg980122.htm>.


Citing information from Wikipedia: Click ‘cite this article’ in the toolbox on the left

hand side Example: "Madonna (entertainer)." Wikipedia, The Free Ency

clopedia. 14 Feb 2008, 22:02 UTC. Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. 14 Feb 2008 <http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Madonna_%28entertainer%29&oldid=191510511>.


HOWEVER, the website itself says:“IMPORTANT NOTE: Most educators and professionals do not consider it appropriate to use tertiary sources such as encyclopedias as a sole source for any information — citing an encyclopedia as an important reference in footnotes or bibliographies may result in censure or a failing grade. Wikipedia articles should be used for background information, as a reference for correct terminology and search terms, and as a starting point for further research. As with any community-built reference, there is a possibility for error in Wikipedia's content — please check your facts against multiple sources.”(Modern Language Association, 2008)


Citing information from Wikipedia:For more details, you may see

“Wikipedia: Citing Wikipedia” <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citing_Wikipedia>


Other electronic sources like television/radio programs, sound clips, film/film clips, interviews, advertisement should also be CITED once the idea from any part of the material is borrowed!

For more details, see Joseph Gibaldi, MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers. 5th ed. New York: The Modern Language Association of America, 1999. 196-202.

References

Book reference: Gibaldi, Joseph. Gibaldi, Joseph. MLA Handbook for Writers of MLA Handbook for Writers of

Research PapersResearch Papers. 5th ed. New York: The . 5th ed. New York: The Modern Language Association of America, Modern Language Association of America, 1999. 30 - 34.1999. 30 - 34.

Electronic reference: "The MLA Style Manual." Wikipedia, The Free EncyWikipedia, The Free Ency

clopediaclopedia. 12 Feb 2008, 23:33 UTC. Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. 14 Feb 2008 <http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_MLA_Style_Manual&oldid=191017028>.

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