Your bibliography must have at least three sources. One MUST be a print source. You are required to use MLA style citations. For tips on how to use MLA follow the suggestions below or print and use the data collection sheet found at the bottom of this box.
Can't find what you're looking for? You'll find it in Purdue University's guide to MLA style.
Here are a few basic formats that you'll probably use in your bibliography:
Book:
Author's last name, Author's first name. Title. City of Publication: Publisher, Year of Publication. Print.
EBook:
Author's last name, Author's first name. Title. City of Publication: Publisher, Year of Publication. Database Title. Format. Date of access.
Article from an Online Database:
Author's last name, Authors first name, and Author's first name Author's last name. "Article Title." Journal Title. Publication date: pages. Name of Database. Web. Date accessed.
Magazine Article:
(Print): Author's last name, Author's first name. "Title." Magazine Title Print. Publication date. Pages.
(Online Database): Author's last name, Author's first name. "Title." Magazine Title Publication date. Database name. Web. Date Accessed.<URL.>
Website Page:
"Title of page."Website. Publisher, Publication date. Format. Date accessed.
Your bibliography ensures that readers can look up the sources you have used to verify facts and even use them for their own research! Citing your sources is also important because it gives credit to the authors and reasearchers who have taken the time to research and write about your topic. Watch the video below!
