Creating a List of Works Cited

You may be required to create a list of sources that you have cited in your paper.  This list may be termed "Works Cited," "References", or "Bibliography"; the list is located at the conclusion of your paper.  The examples provided are MLA and APA formatting styles.  A print copy of the MLA or APA style manual is available in the Library Reference collection or at the Reference Desk.  Please note:  MLA changes occured in April 2009 and MLA changes will occur July 1, 2009.

Articles from Journals

  • From a printed journal
  • Journal article with multiple authors       
  • From an online journal
  • Full-text journal article from a database     

                                                  

Articles from Magazines 

  • From a printed magazine 
  • From an online magazine
  • Full text magazine article from a database                      

Books

  • Book with a single author
  • Book with two authors
  • Book with three or more authors
  • Article within a book
  • Encyclopedias or other multi-volume works
  • Electronic Book

Newspaper Articles

  • From a print newspaper
  • From an online newspaper
  • Full-text newspaper article from a database

 

Primary Sources 

  • Interview
  • Motion Picture
  • Online Digitized Collection

Other Materials 

  • Web page
  • Email Message
  • Online Posting