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MLA Citations (9th ed.): Works Cited Entries

This guide will help you format your paper and cite your sources according to MLA.

Works Cited List

Your Works Cited list identifies the sources you borrow from--and therefore cite--in the body of your research project. Works that you consult but do not borrow from are not included (unless otherwise indicated by your instructor, in which you would title your list "Works Consulted").

Each entry in the list is made up of core elements given in a specific order. There are optional elements that may be included when needed. 

Works Cited Entries Navigation

Click on the links below or use the tabs under "Works Cited Entries" to the left above to toggle between the different pages: