How Do You Cite References In MLA Format?
In academia (and some other spheres), creating a works-cited list in MLA (Modern Language Association) format is a necessary conclusion to papers and other works, as this format maximizes the ease with which a reader can verify your sources. By collecting information on publishing and following a couple of stylistic conventions, anyone can cite a work in MLA format. Create a works-cited page at the end of your document. Type “Works cited” in the center position of the top of the page. Double space and begin to type your sources along the left margin. If the citation occupies more than one line, indent the following lines. The entire citation should be double-spaced. Type the author’s name, last name first, followed by a comma and then the last name. For example: “Tolstoy, Leo.” Follow the name by a period. To cite works with more than one author, see Resources below. Select “Underline” and type the name of the book followed by a period. If applicable, add the edition number after the t
