Creating proper citations may seem daunting, but it is an important part of being an active, and considerate, contributor to the scholarly conversation. You don't need to become an expert overnight. Remember that you have library resources available to you whenever you get stuck.
When it comes time to write your paper, you will have an easier time managing both in-text and bibliographic references if you plan for it in the early stages of the research process. As you read and collect information, take note of a few key components:
WHO...are the author(s)?
WHAT...is the title of the article or text?
WHERE...did you find this? This means not only what Journal or website, but what page number.
WHEN...was this written?
HOW...could you find this again? This would be a doi or permalink to lead you back to the source with ease.
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MLA Bibliographic Citation Template
The MLA Handbook 8th edition (2016) uses a template to create works cited entries for any type of resource. Not all sources have all of these elements. Follow the template and identify the following elements (when present) in this order.
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Sample MLA Annotated Bibliography Format
A collection of sample bibliographies from Purdue's Online Writing Lab.
MLA Handbook, Eighth Edition
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