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MLA Citation and Google Docs Guide
Oct 17, 2024
MLA Citation and Works Cited in Google Docs
Introduction
Presenter: Jessica from Scribbr
Target Audience: Humanities students who need MLA style citations
Objective: Explain MLA reference entry elements and formatting a Works Cited page in Google Docs
Nine Core Elements of an MLA Reference Entry
Author(s)
First author's name is inverted (Last Name, First Name).
Second author's name is not inverted.
For three or more authors, use "First Author et al."
Title
Full title with subtitles in title case.
Italics for self-contained sources (e.g., books, websites).
Quotation marks for parts of a larger whole (e.g., chapters, journal articles).
Container
The larger work containing the source.
Italicize the container.
Omit if source is self-contained.
Contributors
Include other contributors like translators after the container title.
Version
Specify if there’s more than one version (e.g., edition, director’s cut).
Number
For sources with numbered parts (e.g., volumes, seasons).
Publisher
Include for books and production companies.
Publication Date
Always include. Add the month and day if relevant.
For no stated date, use the access date.
Location
Page range, URL, DOI, or physical location depending on the source.
Using Scribbr's Citation Generator
Select the source type (e.g., Journal).
Search and verify information.
Cite source and copy the list when done.
Formatting the Works Cited Page
Follow MLA formatting guidelines.
Font:
Times New Roman, 12 points.
Header:
Last name and page number, right-aligned.
Margins:
1-inch, with double line spacing.
Heading:
"Works Cited" in plain text, centered.
Order:
Alphabetical by author's last name.
Hanging Indent:
Indent all lines except the first by half an inch.
Conclusion
Demonstrated the process to format correctly in Google Docs.
Encouragement to use available resources for further help with MLA style.
Mention of additional resources available in the Scribbr playlist.
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