Each Works Cited entry has 9 components. You may not use each component in the reference; however, they all form a function to help the reader find the source you have cited. Note the punctuation after each element: Author. Title of Source. Title of Container, Other Contributors, Version, Number, Publisher, Publication date, Location.
You may not use each of these components but make sure to keep these in mind when you are citing a source
However, hyperlinks are not very useful for academic papers. Here are some reasons: Links change: The internet changes every day. Websites add and remove articles, on-line magazines and newspapers change their links. If there is only a link to a source and if that link changes, then the reader cannot find the source. Inaccessible Databases: Some of the information you will use will be from CNM databases. The readers of your article may not have access to the same database; therefore, a link is not sufficient. The reader needs to know pertinent information, such as the author’s name, title, etc., to be able to find the source.
Its better to cite the source instead of just adding a hyperlink. Think about internet changes, websites that need you to sign up in order to read, as well as being able to print out the document for someone to use as a reference. Set the reader up for success in a way.
Start the Works Cited page on a separate page. This should be the last page of your paper. Margins and pagination (last name and page number on the top right) remain the same as the rest of the paper. Title the page Works Cited. Center the title Do not italicize the title Only the title is centered; the rest of the page is left justified The entire Works Cited should be double-spaced. Do not add a space between citations (i.e., do not add an extra double space between citations). Citations should be in alphabetical order.
Format guidelines to be aware of
Giving credit where credit is due enhances your own credibility.
Keep this in mind as both an author as well as a reader
Here are examples: If the source has page numbers: (Pauling 113). If the source does not have page numbers: (Pauling). If the source has page numbers: (“Bilingual Minds” 113). If the source does not have page numbers: (“Bilingual Minds”).
Use this as a reference when citing your sources
You do not need to cite common, widespread knowledge
This is something you may not need to cite due to it being so well known. This includes common knowledge
This material must always be cited: A direct quote A statistic An idea that is not your own Someone else’s opinion Concrete facts, not considered “common knowledge” Knowledge not considered “common”
Keep this in mind as to what needs to be cited
In-text citations are used throughout your paper to credit your sources of information. In MLA style, the in-text citation in the body of the essay links to the Works Cited page at the end. This way, the reader will know which item in the Works Cited is the source of the information.
Make sure to cite your sources and do so properly. If you do NOT cite your sources, this may be seen as you plagiarizing the information you are giving to your reader.
Consult your instructor because they will often specify what resources you are required to use.
Read instructions carefully as well as reference back to them when needed.
Your sources will include both primary sources and secondary sources. As you conduct research, you will want to take detailed, careful notes about your discoveries. These notes will help trigger your memory about each article’s key ideas and your initial response to the information when you return to your sources during the writing process. As you read each source, take a minute to evaluate the reliability of each source you find.
Keep your annotations organized as well as seperate
The following are examples of secondary sources: Magazine articles Biographical books Literary and scientific reviews Television documentaries
Secondar sources that you should be aware of. When quoting from them, do so correctly and make sure that the information accurate as well as reliable
Some reading assignments provide valuable tips or summaries worth bookmarking for future reference.
Its also important to make and use a summary in your own words, something that makes sense to you which can help you later on
Also, pay attention to the types of questions your teacher poses either in assignments or in class.
Paying attention to the different types of questions posed by your teacher can give you a better understanding of what is meant to be gained as well as the purpose, which can give you a better understanding and possibly help with future assignments