MLA Works Cited: References and Formatting | Scribbr 🎓
The MLA works cited page appears at the end of your paper and gives full details of every source that you cited in the text. In this video, you will learn about the 9 elements of MLA citations and how to format the works cited page following the MLA 8th edition. Subscribbr â–º https://www.youtube.com/scribbrus?sub_confirmation=1 Intro - 00:00 9 core elements in an MLA reference entry - 00:36 Formatting the works cited page - 3:39 *************************************************** Related Resources: Read more about MLA works cited list here â–º https://www.scribbr.com/mla/works-cited/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=mla-works-cited *************************************************** Resources, Tools & Services: Scribbr Knowledge Base articles â–º https://www.scribbr.com/knowledge-base/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description APA Citation Generator â–º https://www.scribbr.com/apa-citation-generator/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description Plagiarism Checker â–º https://www.scribbr.com/plagiarism-checker/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description Proofreading & Editing Service â–º https://www.scribbr.com/proofreading-editing/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description **************************************************** CONNECT WITH US: Scribbr â–º https://scribbr.com?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description YouTube â–º https://www.youtube.com/scribbrus?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram â–º https://www.instagram.com/scribbr_/
MLA Works Cited: References and Formatting | Scribbr 🎓
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In this section, the speaker introduces the concept of creating a works cited list in MLA style and outlines the core elements required for an MLA reference entry.
Understanding MLA Reference Entries
- Begin each source entry with the author's name, following specific formatting rules based on the number of authors listed.
- Differentiate between italicizing and using quotation marks for titles based on whether the source is self-contained or part of a larger work.
- Include relevant contributors like translators or directors, specify versions of sources used, and provide publication details such as publisher and year.
- Add numbered parts if applicable, include publication date information, and mention access dates for online sources.
- Determine location elements based on source type, such as page ranges, URLs, or physical locations.
Formatting Works Cited Page
This section focuses on formatting the works cited page according to MLA guidelines within Google Docs.
Formatting Guidelines
- Set font size and style, adjust margins and line spacing, insert headers with automatic page numbering.
- Ensure proper alignment and placement of section headings like "works cited" at the top of the page.