Understand a Works Cited entry (MLA 7th edition)

Learning Objectives Identify the core components (author, title, publication information) of an MLA 7th edition citation. Explain the purpose of each component within a Works Cited entry. Differentiate between the title of a source and the title of its container. Correctly format an MLA 7th edition entry, including punctuation, italics, and hanging indents. Analyze a given Works Cited entry to determine the type of source being cited (e.g., book, web page, journal article). Explain the specific importance of the 'Medium of Publication' in the MLA 7th edition style. Ever looked at a Works Cited page and felt like you were trying to read a secret code? 🕵️‍♀️ Let's crack it together! This tutorial will break down the structure of an MLA 7th edition Works Cited e...

TermDefinitionExample Works CitedAn alphabetized list, appearing at the end of your research paper, that provides the full publication details for every source you referenced in your writing.The last page of your essay, titled 'Works Cited', which lists the books and articles you quoted. Citation EntryA single reference on the Works Cited page. Each entry contains all the necessary information for a reader to locate that specific source.Achebe, Chinua. *Things Fall Apart*. New York: Anchor Books, 1994. Print. Medium of PublicationA key requirement in MLA 7th edition that specifies the format of the source. This tells the reader how the information was published.Common mediums include: Print, Web, Film, DVD, Television. Hanging IndentA formatting style where the first line of a c...

The Core Order for a Book Author's Last Name, First Name. *Title of Book*. City of Publication: Publisher, Year of Publication. Medium of Publication. This is the fundamental pattern for citing a standard print book. Each piece of information follows a specific order, separated by precise punctuation. The Core Order for a Web Source Author's Last Name, First Name. "Title of Article/Page." *Title of Website*. Publisher/Sponsor of Site, Date of Publication. Medium of Publication. Date of Access. This pattern is used for citing a specific page or article on a website. It includes extra information like the website title, the medium (Web), and the date you accessed it. Punctuation as Dividers Use periods to separate the main sections (Author, Title, Pub...