MLA 9 Handbook - Work Cited

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 Work Cited with Example 

Work Cited with

Examples

1 Author

“The author’s name or a book with a single author's name appears in last name, first name format”

William Blake

 

Blake, William.

2 Author

“Order the authors in the same way they are presented in the book. Start by listing the first name that appears on the book in last name, first name format; subsequent author names appear in normal order”

Austen, Jane and George Orwell.

 

Gillespie, Paula, and Neal Lerner.

3 Authors and More

“the first author followed by the phrase       et al. in place of the subsequent authors' names” (et al – and all)

Harold, Jane, et al.

 

Charon, Rita, et al.

Names not reversed

      1.     Languages that order surname first - Chinese, Japanese, and Korean

Wang Fee.

 

Shen Fu.


2. Do not reverse Lack of surname

Elizabeth I

 

Earl of Shaftesbury

3.    Don’t Reverse a pseudonym []

Bachman Richard [Stephen King].

 

Clerk, N. W. [C. S. Lewis].

Different spellings

If you have doubt in spelling refer dictionary

Amy – Aimee 

Emily – Emely

          4. Do not reverse Online handles

Trisha Das

@trishadas

 

Tom Ellen Balduf

@ellenbalduf

        5. Do not reverse the Organizations, groups, and government authors

 

 

United Nations.

 

Department of Maths.

 

 


Consolidating entries

If you are citing two or more works by the same government or government entity, you have the option to consolidate the works by standardizing the government name and listing them under the government author, even when the author and publisher are the same. All the names are arranged from the largest entity to the smallest.

Australia, Institute of Health and Welfare

California, Department of Industrial Relations

United States, Congress, House


What is the MLA Handbook?

  1. Guidebook for Writers: The MLA Handbook is a book that tells you how to format your essays and research papers. It gives you rules and guidelines to follow so that your writing looks clear and organized.

  2. MLA Style: It teaches you the MLA style, which is a specific way of writing and formatting papers. MLA stands for Modern Language Association, and they made these rules to make sure everyone’s writing looks the same and is easy to read.

How Does the MLA Handbook Help You?

  1. Formatting Rules: It tells you how to set up your paper—like how to space your words, how big your margins should be, and even what font to use. This makes your paper look nice and tidy.

  2. Citing Sources: When you use information from other books or websites in your paper, the MLA Handbook shows you how to give credit to those sources. This is called citing, and it’s really important to do so that people know where you got your information from.

  3. Writing Tips: The Handbook also gives you tips on how to write clearly and how to organize your ideas. It’s like having a writing coach giving you advice!

What is the Works Cited Page?

  1. Listing Sources: The Works Cited page is a separate page at the end of your paper where you list each source in a specific format. It shows your reader where you found the information you used in your paper.

  2. Details Provided: For each source, you include key details like the author’s name, the title of the source, the publication date, and where it was published. These details help your reader find the exact source you used.

How to Format the Works Cited Page

  1. Page Layout: The Works Cited page should be on a new page at the end of your paper, after the main body of text and any endnotes.

  2. Title: Center the title “Works Cited” at the top of the page. Make sure it’s in the same font and size as the rest of your paper.

  3. Order of Entries: List your sources alphabetically by the author’s last name. If there’s no author, you can use the title of the source to alphabetize.

  4. Hanging Indent: Each entry should have a hanging indent, where the first line is flush left and any subsequent lines are indented. This makes it easy for your reader to skim through the list.

Examples of Works Cited Entries

  1. Book: Author’s Last Name, First Name. Title of Book. Publisher, Publication Year.

    Example: Smith, John. The History of Ancient Rome. Penguin Books, 2005.

  2. Journal Article: Author’s Last Name, First Name. “Title of Article.” Title of Journal, vol. #, no. #, Publication Year, pp. page range.

    Example: Johnson, Mary. “Effects of Climate Change on Polar Bears.” Environmental Studies Journal, vol. 32, no. 4, 2019, pp. 45-60.

  3. Website: Author’s Last Name, First Name (if available). “Title of Webpage.” Title of Website, Publisher (if different from the website title), Publication Date (if available), URL.

    Example: Adams, Sarah. “How to Grow Tomatoes in Your Garden.” Gardening Tips, Gardening World, 15 May 2023, www.gardeningtips.com/how-to-grow-tomatoes.

Why Is the Works Cited Page Important?

  • Giving Credit: It shows that you’ve done research and gives credit to the original authors for their ideas and information.

  • Avoiding Plagiarism: Properly citing sources prevents plagiarism, which is using someone else’s work without giving them credit.

  • Helping Others: It helps your readers find and read the sources you used if they want to learn more about your topic.

Understanding Alignment in MLA Style 🔍

Alignment in MLA style refers to how text is positioned on the page, especially in relation to margins and indentation. Here’s how it works in the context of your paper:

Margins and Text Alignment

  1. Margins: MLA style requires 1-inch margins on all sides of your paper—top, bottom, left, and right. This creates a neat and professional appearance.

  2. Text Alignment: The text of your paper should be aligned flush left. This means the left edge of your text should be straight, while the right edge is uneven (ragged).

Why Are Margins and Alignment Important?

  1. Readability: Proper margins and alignment make your paper easy to read. It looks clean and organized, which is important for academic papers.

  2. Uniformity: MLA style sets these guidelines to ensure all papers look the same. This makes it easier for readers and teachers to focus on your ideas without distractions.

How to Set Margins and Align Text in MLA Style

  1. Setting Margins: Use the default settings in your word processing software to set 1-inch margins. You can adjust this in the Page Layout or Margins section.

  2. Text Alignment: Your text should be aligned flush left by default in most word processors. Avoid justifying your text (making both left and right edges straight) unless your instructor specifies otherwise.

Examples of Proper Alignment

  • Correct: Your text should look like this, with a straight left edge and a ragged right edge. This is the default setting in MLA style.

  • Incorrect (Justified): Avoid justifying your text like this, where both edges are straight. This can create uneven spacing between words and make your paper harder to read.


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