In a Works Cited page, sources are typically listed in alphabetical order by the author's last name (or the title if no author is available). The format for each entry generally follows the citation style being used (e.g., MLA, APA, Chicago, etc.). Below are general guidelines for citing sources in the Modern Language Association (MLA) style, which is commonly used in the humanities.
Basic Format for Books:
Author's Last Name, First Name. Title of the Book. Publisher, Year of Publication.
Example:
Smith, John. Understanding Literature. Penguin Books, 2020.
Basic Format for Journal Articles:
Author's Last Name, First Name. "Title of the Article." Title of the Journal, vol. number, no. number, Year, pages.
Example:
Doe, Jane. "The Impact of Technology on Reading Habits." Journal of Modern Education, vol. 15, no. 2, 2021, pp. 45-67.
Basic Format for Websites:
Author's Last Name, First Name. "Title of the Web Page." Title of the Website, Publisher (if available), Date of Publication (if available), URL.
Example:
Johnson, Sarah. "The Evolution of the Internet." History of Technology, Tech Publishing, 15 Mar. 2022, www.historyoftechnology.com/evolution-of-internet.
General Formatting Rules:
- Double-spacing: The entire Works Cited page should be double-spaced.
- Hanging indent: The first line of each entry is flush left, and subsequent lines are indented by 0.5 inches.
- Italicization: Book titles, journal titles, and website names should be italicized.
- Punctuation: Pay attention to the punctuation rules specific to the citation style you are using.
Always check the specific guidelines for the citation style you are required to use, as they may differ in details.
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