MLA Research Paper – Works Cited Page
Term papers will always require you to input the entries for a bibliography page. Usually, we are faced with the dilemmas of thinking about a topic, writing the parts and proofreading the term paper. Little do we know that having the correct citation style in writing is also important. For an MLA research paper, the bibliography page is named as Works Cited page. Some argumentative papers will use either an APA or MLA format but actually, it will depend on the topic. MLA research papers usually have topics ranging from the arts, literature, humanities and social sciences. So what are the entries required in an MLA research paper Works Cited page?
Just like in any other research paper citation formats, the MLA research paper bibliography entry requires the following:
- Name of the author
- Title of the book or the publication
- Year of Publication
- Source media of the book
- Publishing City
- Publishing company
- Edition number
- Pages used
These details are also required I Harvard or APA style of citation so it is not that confusing is you are used to utilizing these two styles. Now, how do we arrange these details? You always start with the authors’ name. The remaining details are then written in the same manner as the example below:
Radolf, Mayers. The Social Justice. 2. Atlanta: Mercks Publishing, 1956.
If you need to input multiple entries, simple arrange them in alphabetical order. Also, the second lines of each entry should be indented. You can gain more experience in writing an MLA research paper when you download some of our free examples of expository essays.
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May 4th, 2009 at 1:17 pm
how do you write an cited quotation in your essay in the author is anonymous?
May 28th, 2009 at 3:27 pm
How much of a college essay paper can be cited? I have students citing 80% if their paper..it just becomes a cut and paste.
Thanks
June 5th, 2009 at 5:13 am
Dear Lily,
just write the title of the book or periodical you’re citing without giving the author’s name. (sample: “Today’s Marketplace” 51)
Sincerely, Site Admin
June 5th, 2009 at 5:21 am
Dear Janet,
it is common for teachers to give the number of pages together with the number of sources in requirements to the paper, you can give them a range, like “cite from 5 to 10 book sources”. In our vision, at least 60% of the paper should be written by a student, only in this way it is his work. Of course, there may be different cases but 80% citations is way too much
Sincerely, Site Admin
March 11th, 2010 at 1:30 pm
How do I know where to find the edition number of books I am using for research? Also, what if a book I am using for research shows that it is published by one company in two different cities simultaneously?
March 21st, 2010 at 12:43 pm
Dear Andy,
the edition number of the book can be found on its cover page, in front or at the back of the cover. If you are using electronic books, the ISBN number should be given next to the title of the book, if the website is trustworthy. You can also use googlebooks to find the ISBN of the book you are using. If the book was published in several cities, you need to list all of them in your bibliography, otherwise, you will be not precise in indicating the sources, which may be crucial for some tutors.
Let us know whether it was helpful.
Sincerely, Site Admin