MLA Bibliography Formats

How to Cite your Sources
Bibliography Formats
(MLA style)

List the sources in alphabetical order by the first word.

Notice the punctuation and the text style of the format. They are important.

On hand written lists, underline the titles. On type written lists, use italics.

The first line of each source starts at the left margin. Indent all other lines 1/2 inch to the right.

Place the bibliography at the end of your paper.

Books

Book with one author:

Author’s Name (Last name, First name). Title of book. City where published:
Publisher, Year published.

Book with more than one author:

First Author’s Name (Last name, First name), and second author’s name (First
name then last name). Title of book. City where published: Publisher, Year
published.

Encyclopedias

The author for an encyclopedia article is usually found at the end of the article.

Author’s Name (Last name, First name – if known). "Title of article". Name of the
encyclopedia (Edition), volume number, page numbers.

Web sites

Use this format if your source is not an online magazine or newspaper.

Author’s Name (Last name, First name – if known). "Title of the web page." Title
of Web Site. Date published or last modified. Institution or Publisher. Date
you found the web page. <Complete web address>

Magazine Article

Author’s Name (Last name, First name – if known). "Title of Article."
Title ofMagazine. Date:Page(s).

Interview Conducted by the Researcher

Person Interviewed. Type of Interview (personal, telephone, email, etc.). Date of
interview.