When working on your papers for FYS, or for your other classes, it's important to know how to give credit to the articles and books you've read. These resources will help you know how to cite in MLA format. If you find you have a professor who wants a different citation style, just ask a librarian!
Quoting Sources
Watch the video below to learn how to quote a source in MLA format. Remember to place quotation marks around exact wording and provide information about the citation, such as the author and page number.
"The Basics of MLA In-text Citations" by Scribbr (2020)
Paraphrasing Sources
Watch the video below to learn how to paraphrase a source in MLA format. Remember to use your own wording and sentence structure when paraphrasing a source and to provide citation information, such as the author and page number.
"How to Write a Paraphrase" by Lisa Dunick (2022)
MLA--Formatting Resources
Watch the video below to learn how to cite sources in MLA format.
"Introduction to MLA Citation Styles: MLA 9th ed." by CSUDH Library (2020)
- MLA Handbook: Quick Style GuideUse this to get a list of all the elements that need to be included in a MLA citation.
- MLA Citation TemplateUse this interactive template to create works-cited-list entries in MLA style.
- "MLA Formatting and Style Guide." The Purdue OWL, Purdue U Writing Lab.This resource, updated to reflect the MLA Handbook (9th ed.), offers examples for the general format of MLA research papers, in-text citations, endnotes/footnotes, and the Works Cited page.
Citation Styles
The basic purpose of a citation is to allow someone else to find the source that you used. Different professional organizations, academic fields, and journals will have specific ways that they want you to present the information in a citation. Professors will pick one of these and ask you to follow it for your bibliography or works cited page.
Common citation styles include
- Chicago Manual of Style online This link opens in a new window
This searchable edition of The Chicago Manual of Style Online provides recommendations on editorial style and publishing practices for the digital age. Available are the full contents of the latest edition of the Manual.
