1. How to write the work-cited list with MLA style?

2. What is MLA style? MLA = the Modern Language Association in America MLA style is “an academic style guide widely used in the United States, Canada, and other countries, providing guidelines for writing and documentation of research in the humanities, especially in English studies; the study of other modern languages and literatures, including comparative literature; literary criticism; media studies; cultural studies; and related disciplines.” (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MLA_style)academicstyle guideUnited StatesCanadahumanitiesEnglish studies modern languagesliteratures comparative literatureliterary criticismmedia studiescultural studies

3. Basic entry Author’s name. Title of the book. Publication Information. Examples: Collie, J. and Slater, S. Speaking 2. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1991. Collie, J. and Slater, S. Speaking 2. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1991. Quirk, Randolph, et al. A comprehensive Grammar of the English Language. London: Longman, 1985. Quirk, Randolph, et al. A comprehensive Grammar of the English Language. London: Longman, 1985. (et al. = “and others”, used for references by more than 3 authors)

4. General arrangement 1. Author’s name 2. Title of a part of the book (in quotation marks) 3. Title of the book (underlined) 4. Name of the editor, translator, or compiler 5. Edition used 6. Number(s) of the volume(s) used 7. Name of the series 8. Place of publication, name of the publisher, and date of publication 9. Page numbers 10. Supplementary bibliographic information and annotation (Gibaldi, 122)

5. Examples: Calvino, Italo. “Cybernetics and Ghosts.” The Uses of Literature: Essays. Trans. Patrick Creagh. San Diego: Harcourt, 1982. 2-27. Calvino, Italo. “Cybernetics and Ghosts.” The Uses of Literature: Essays. Trans. Patrick Creagh. San Diego: Harcourt, 1982. 2-27.  Trans. = “Translated by”  Trans. = “Translated by”

6. Examples (cont.): More, Hannah. “The Black Slave Trade: A Poem.” British Women Poets of the Romantic Era. Ed. Paula R. Feldman. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins UP, 1997. 472-82. More, Hannah. “The Black Slave Trade: A Poem.” British Women Poets of the Romantic Era. Ed. Paula R. Feldman. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins UP, 1997. 472-82.  Ed. = “Edited by”  Ed. = “Edited by”

7. An Article in a Reference Book Examples: “English.” The Encyclopedia Americana. 1994 ed. “Noon.” Def. 4b. The Oxford English Dictionary. 2nd ed. 1989.  Def. = “Definition

8. A Multivolume Work Examples: Doyle, Arthur Conan. The Oxford Sherlock Holmes. Ed. Owen Dudley Edwards. 9 vols. New York: Oxford UP, 1993. Doyle, Arthur Conan. The Oxford Sherlock Holmes. Ed. Owen Dudley Edwards. 9 vols. New York: Oxford UP, 1993. Martin, Michael T., ed. New Latin American Cinema. 2 vols. Detroit: Wayne State UP, 1997. Martin, Michael T., ed. New Latin American Cinema. 2 vols. Detroit: Wayne State UP, 1997.  “9 vols.”, “2 vols.” = total number of volumes  “9 vols.”, “2 vols.” = total number of volumes  “3: 212-13” = specific references to volume and page numbers  “3: 212-13” = specific references to volume and page numbers

9. Citing Electronic Publications Citing a complete scholarly project or information database like Britannica Online 1. Title of the project/database (underlined) 2. Name of the editor of the project or database (if given) 3. Electronic publication information, including version no., date of electronic publication or the latest update, and the name of any sponsoring institution or organization 4. Date of access and network address (Gibaldi, 180)

10. Citing Electronic Publications Citing a complete scholarly project or information database like Britannica Online Examples: Britannica Online. Vers. 98. 2. Apr. 1998. Encyclopedia Britannica. 8 May 1998. Britannica Online. Vers. 98. 2. Apr. 1998. Encyclopedia Britannica. 8 May 1998. CNN Interactive. 19 January 2008. Cable News Network. 19 January 2008. CNN Interactive. 19 January 2008. Cable News Network. 19 January 2008.

11. Citing Electronic Publications Citing an online book/ a part of an online book 1. Author’s name (if given). 2. Title/name of the part (if citing a part) 3. Title of the work (underlined) 4. Name of the editor, compiler, or translator (if relevant) 5. Publication information 6. Date of access and network address (Gibaldi, 183)

12. Citing Electronic Publications Citing an online book/ a part of an online book Examples: Austen, Jane. Pride and Prejudice. Ed. Henry Churchyard. 1996. 10 Sept. 1998. Austen, Jane. Pride and Prejudice. Ed. Henry Churchyard. 1996. 10 Sept. 1998. Cinderella. New York: Wrigley, [c. 1800 – 25]. The Cinderella Project. Ed. Michael N. Salda. Vers. 1.1 Dec. 1997. De Grummond Children’s Lit. Research Collection, U of Southern Mississippi. 15 Apr. 1998. Cinderella. New York: Wrigley, [c. 1800 – 25]. The Cinderella Project. Ed. Michael N. Salda. Vers. 1.1 Dec. 1997. De Grummond Children’s Lit. Research Collection, U of Southern Mississippi. 15 Apr. 1998.

13. Citing Electronic Publications Citing an article in an online periodical 1. Author’s name (if given). 2. Title of the work or material in quotation marks 3. Name of the periodical (underlined) 4. Volume no., issue no., or other identifying no. 5. Date of publication 6. The number range or total number of pages, paragraphs, or other sections (if they are numbered) 7. Date of access and network address (Gibaldi, 186)

14. Citing Electronic Publications Example 1 (an article in a newspaper): Brown, Mark. “Madonna reinvents herself as film director.” The Guardian Internet Edition. 14 Jan. 2008. 15 Jan. 2008. Brown, Mark. “Madonna reinvents herself as film director.” The Guardian Internet Edition. 14 Jan. 2008. 15 Jan. 2008. Example 2 (an article in a magazine): Guckenberger, Katherine. “A convent with a View.” Atlantic Unbound. 22 Jan. 1998. 26 May 1998.. Guckenberger, Katherine. “A convent with a View.” Atlantic Unbound. 22 Jan. 1998. 26 May 1998..

15. Citing Electronic Publications Citing information from Wikipedia: Click ‘cite this article’ in the toolbox on the left hand side Example: "Madonna (entertainer)." Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. 14 Feb 2008, 22:02 UTC. Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. 14 Feb 2008.http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Madonna _%28entertainer%29&oldid=191510511

16. Citing Electronic Publications HOWEVER, the website itself says:“IMPORTANT NOTE: Most educators and professionals do not consider it appropriate to use tertiary sources such as encyclopedias as a sole source for any information — citing an encyclopedia as an important reference in footnotes or bibliographies may result in censure or a failing grade. Wikipedia articles should be used for background information, as a reference for correct terminology and search terms, and as a starting point for further research. As with any community-built reference, there is a possibility for error in Wikipedia's content — please check your facts against multiple sources.”(Modern Language Association, 2008)

17. Citing Electronic Publications Citing information from Wikipedia: For more details, you may see “Wikipedia: Citing Wikipedia”

18. Citing Electronic Publications Other electronic sources like television/radio programs, sound clips, film/film clips, interviews, advertisement should also be CITED once the idea from any part of the material is borrowed! For more details, see Joseph Gibaldi, MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers. 5th ed. New York: The Modern Language Association of America, 1999. 196-202.

19. References Book reference: Gibaldi, Joseph. MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers. 5th ed. New York: The Modern Language Association of America, 1999. 30 - 34. Gibaldi, Joseph. MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers. 5th ed. New York: The Modern Language Association of America, 1999. 30 - 34. Electronic reference: Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia "The MLA Style Manual." Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. 12 Feb 2008, 23:33 UTC. Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. 14 Feb 2008.http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_ML A_Style_Manual&oldid=191017028