How to Cite Sources in MLA Format: A Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to cite sources in MLA format correctly with this clear, step-by-step guide for books, articles, and online sources.
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To cite in MLA format, start with the author's last name, followed by a comma and the first name. Next, include the title of the source in italics if it's a self-contained work (like a book) or in quotation marks if it's part of a larger work. Add the title of the container (if any), other contributors, version, number, publisher, publication date, and the location (pages, paragraphs URL or DOI). Format: Author's Last Name, First Name. Title of Source. Title of Container, Other contributors, Version, Number, Publisher, Publication Date, Location.
FAQs & Answers
- What is the basic format for citing a book in MLA? The basic MLA citation for a book includes the author's last name, first name, the title of the book in italics, the publisher, and the publication date.
- How do I cite an article in MLA format? To cite an article in MLA, include the author's name, the article title in quotation marks, the title of the journal or container in italics, volume and issue numbers, publication date, and page numbers or URL.
- When should I use quotation marks versus italics in MLA citations? In MLA format, use italics for self-contained works like books and websites, and use quotation marks for shorter works or parts of a larger work, such as articles or chapters.