In a Works Cited page, sources are typically listed in alphabetical order by the author's last name (or by the title if there is no author). The specific format can vary depending on the citation style being used, such as MLA, APA, or Chicago. Below, I’ll provide the general format for the MLA style, which is commonly used in the humanities.
MLA Format for Works Cited
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Books:
- Author(s). Title of Book. Publisher, Year of Publication.
- Example: Smith, John. Understanding Literature. Penguin Books, 2020.
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Articles:
- Author(s). "Title of Article." Title of Journal, vol. number, no. number, Year of Publication, pages. Database or URL (if applicable).
- Example: Doe, Jane. "Exploring Cultural Myths." Journal of Cultural Studies, vol. 10, no. 2, 2021, pp. 123-145.
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Websites:
- Author(s). "Title of Webpage." Title of Website, Publisher (if different from website name), Date of Publication, URL.
- Example: Johnson, Emily. "The Role of Myths in Society." Mythology Online, Myth Society, 15 March 2021, www.mythologyonline.org/role-of-myths.
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Other Formats (e.g., films, interviews):
- Title of Film. Directed by Director's Name, Production Company, Year of Release.
- Example: Inception. Directed by Christopher Nolan, Warner Bros., 2010.
General Guidelines:
- Double-space all entries, with no extra spaces between entries.
- Use a hanging indent (the first line of each entry is flush left, and subsequent lines are indented).
- Alphabetize entries by the last name of the author or the first word of the title (if there is no author).
Be sure to follow the specific guidelines required by your instructor, as there can be slight variations depending on their preferences or the focus of your assignment.