Creating an MLA-Style Works Cited List

How do I Format Entries for Various Types of Sources?

Click on any of the items below to see a demonstration of entries for some of the more common types of sources used by student writers. Note that this list is not, by any means, exhaustive. For more complete information about Works Cited format for a variety of types of sources (including non-print and electronic sources), see the Complete Works Cited List in this demonstration or view our Writing Guide on MLA Documentation.

• Book
• Article or Essay in a Collection/Anthology
• Journal Article
• Article in an Online Database
• Web Site

For More Information: View our Writing Guide on MLA Documentation

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