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(Revised April 7, 2005)
MLA Bibliographic Citation Examples
Works Cited pages and/or Bibliographies are double-spaced with run-over lines indented 5 spaces (one tab).
Works Cited pages and/or Bibliographies are organized in alphabetical order.
Books
Remember: 1) Do not use a two-letter state abbreviation in the publishing information if the city is a well-known U. S. city. One exception: Washington, DC 2) Do not include such words as Co., Inc., Publishing, Book, etc.; use only the major name of the publishing house. Exception: A university press, as in: U of W Madison UP
By one author
Bichler, Christine. Teen Drinking. New York: Rosen, 2000.
Two authors
Smith, Joe B. and Violet Jones. Vacationing in the Alps. Washington, DC: William and Mary UP, 2002.
Three authors
Apple, Hank, Thomas B. Mills, and Francis West. Driving Lessons. Chicago: Hudson, 1995.
More than three authors
Mayes, Marilyn, et al. Summer Revisited. Lexington, MA: D. C. Heath, 2004.
Essay or Chapter within a collection (like the “Opposing Viewpoints” series)
Schiller, Bradley., "The Problem of the ‘Working Poor’ is Overstated." Egendorf, Laura K., ed. Poverty: Opposing Viewpoints. San Diego: Greenhaven, 1999.
Magazines and Newspapers—PRINT
Article in a Monthly or Bimonthly magazine
Schuster, Angela M. H. “Colorful Cotton.” Archeology July-Aug. 1995: 40-45.
Article in a Weekly or Biweekly Magazine
Taylor, Chris. “The History and the Hype.” Time 18 Jan. 2003: 72-73.
Signed Article in a Newspaper
Brinkman, Phil. “Doyle: State Will Shop Smart.” Wisconsin State Journal 15 Mar. 2005: B1.
Unsigned Article in a Newspaper
“Grizzlies Bear Down.” Wisconsin State Journal 16 Mar. 2005: D3.
Editorial in a Newspaper
“It’s Time to Pursue Classified Research.” Editorial. Wisconsin State Journal 16 Mar. 2005: A8.
Reference Sources
Almanac
“Guam.” World Almanac and Book of Facts 2004. New York: World Almanac, 2004. 364-365.
General Encyclopedia
Richmond, G. Wendell. “Immune System.” World Book Encyclopedia. 2002.
Unsigned Encyclopedia
“Pennsylvania.” Encyclopedia Americana. 2004.
Subject encyclopedia article (like “Encyclopedia of World Biography”)
Byers, Paula K, ed. "Alexander the Great." Encyclopedia of World Biography. 2nd ed. Detroit: Gale, 1998.
Article (with author listed) in a multi-volume series not in alphabetical order (like “Taking Sides” or “Lands and Peoples” or “Pro/Con”)
Gillett, Stephen L. "Population, the Demographic Transition, and ‘Biological Imperatives.’” Taking Sides: Clashing Views on Controversial Issue in Science, Technology, and Society. 2nd ed. Guilford, CT: Dushkin, 1997.
Ynsfran, Pablo Max. “Paraguay.” Lands and Peoples. Vol. 6. Danbury, CT: Grolier, 2001. 242-250. 6 vols.
McElroy, Wendy. “Does it matter what the original intentions of the Framers Were? Constitutional Intentions: No.” Pro/Con: The Constitution. Vol. 7. Danbury, CT: Grolier, 2003. 18-21. 18 vols.
Article (without author listed) in a multi-volume reference work in alphabetical order but not indicated on the spine (like “Mysteries of Mind Space & Time”)
“Welsh Lights.” Mysteries of Mind Space & Time: The Unexplained.” Vol. 26. Westport, CT: H. S. Stuttman, 1992.
Bound Yearbooks (like CQ Researcher)
Clark, Charles S. “The Obscenity Debate.” The CQ Researcher 20 Dec. 1991: 969-992.
Government Document
United States. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook 2005. Washington, D.C: GPO, 2005.
Online Sources
Magazine Articles (from EBSCO) Note: date before URL is the date of access.
Takes, Joanna Werch. “Woodworkers Loss.” Woodworker’s Journal April 2005: 24-26. EBSCOhost. Prairie du Chien High School Library, Prairie du Chien. 16 Mar. 2005 < http://web18.epnet.com >.
Encyclopedia Article (from EBSCO) Note: date before URL is the date of access.
“Beloit.” Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia. EBSCOhost. Prairie du Chien High School Library, Prairie du Chien. 15 Mar. 2005. < http://web18.epnet.com >.
Newspaper Article (from either EBSCO or Proquest)
Nakishima, Ryan. “Cheesemakers Go for Gold in Wisconsin.” Chicago Tribune 16 Mar. 2005. ProQuest. Prairie du Chien High School Library, Prairie du Chien. 17 Mar. 2005 < http://proquest.umi.com >.
Online Magazine (that is not accessed through EBSCO or Proquest)
Harvey, Jackie. “This Year’s Oscars Blew Me Away.” The Onion 16 Mar. 2005. 17 Mar. 2005 < http://www.theonion.com/opinion/index.php?issue=4111&o=2 >.
Professional or Personal Site of an Individual
Gates, Bill. “The Enduring Magic of Software.” Bill Gates Home Page. 16 Mar. 2005 <http://www.microsoft.com/billgates/default.asp >.
Corporate Page with No Author Listed
“Americans Know Too Little About Colon Cancer.” The American Cancer Society. 14 Mar. 2005. 16 Mar.
2005.
< http://www.cancer.org/docroot/NWS/content/NWS_2_1x_Americans_Know_Too_Little_About_Colon_Cancer.asp >.
Government Document
Wisconsin. Department of Administration. “Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: 2000; Prairie du
Chien.” 19 Oct. 2004. 16 Mar. 2005. < http://www.doa.state.wi.us/dir/wisconsin/0605502365075.pdf >.
Other Sources
Email Communication
Jones, Joe. “Re: Dimensions of room.” Email to Barbara Walles. 13 Mar. 2005.
Personal Interview
Harstad, Donald. Personal interview. 15 Mar. 2005.
Video or DVD
The Power of Place: World Regional Geography. Dir. Jim Smith. Burlington, VT: Annenberg/CPB, 1996.
Recording
Celine Dion. “Because You Loved Me.” All the Way . . . A Decade of Song. Sony Music Entertainment,
1999.
Television/Radio Program
“Faking It.” To the Best of Our Knowledge. Narr. Mark Sundeen. Wisconsin Public Radio. WHHI, Highland,
WI. 13 Mar. 2005.
“Blake Jury Reaches Verdict.” FOX News. Fox 25 48. WLAX-TV, LaCrosse, WI. 16 Mar. 2005.
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