CITATION HELP

We use citations to give credit to authors, writers, and scholars that produce information
for us to use in our research. The resources below will help you understand
what MLA Style is and how to create in-text citations and works cited pages.

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Citation Generators

When finding resources in our library databases, the citations are already provided for you. There are various citation generators you can use if you need to cite sources like books, other print materials, or websites.

Citation Maker

Grammarly

EasyBib

Scribbr

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What is MLA?

MLA stands for Modern Language Association, and MLA style is a set of standards for research writing and documentation. There are other styles like AP (Associated Press) and Chicago style, but in middle and high school you will generally use MLA.

Why do I need to cite my sources?

• Helps you avoid plagiarizing someone's work
• Gives credit to the original author for their ideas
• Strengthens your arguments by showing you referred to experts in the field
• Tells readers where they can find the original source and learn more about the topic

What information is included in a citation?

• Author - Creator of the work
• Publication Date - Year it was published
• Title of the Work 
• Source Information - Details like the name of the database you found an article, page numbers, and URLs for online sources

The Basics of MLA In-Text Citations

MLA Works Cited:References & Formatting