Based on Joseph Gibaldi's MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers. 6th ed. New York: Modern Language Association of America, 2003. Library copies are available on the 2nd floor and in Reference at call number LB 2369 .G53 2003.
Need help? Ask your Professor, a Librarian, or obtain expert assistance at the Writing Center in Nance Boyer (Room 2034).
General Rules for Citations:
Full instructions & examples are in Chapter 5. See Chapter 6 to cite sources within the text.
Layout:
1 inch margins on all sides. 12-pt Times Roman font. Double space the page. Use one space after punctuation.
First line of each entry must be at left margin! Indent additional lines of an entry by 5 spaces (tab).
Alphabetize entries by author's last name (see example under Cameron Library Subscription Service).
Hyperlink:
Turn OFF automatic hyperlinks in your paper. In -Tools- menu select -AutoCorrect.- Then click on -AutoFormat As You Type - tab and remove check mark next to - Internet and network paths with hyperlinks.-
Authors:
First author has last name first, rest of authors are first name first. If more than 3 authors - use first author, et al.
Title:
Titles of parts of works and article titles are enclosed in quotation marks. Titles of complete works are underlined.
Book:
Author(s). Book Title. Place of Publication: Publisher, date.
Journal:
Author(s). �Article Title.� Periodical Title. Publication information. SEE Journal, Magazine & Newspaper Articles on back, or Sec. 5.7 in MLA Handbook. Journals use volume number. Issue number if needed (date): page numbers. Magazines use date: page numbers.
Republished:
Cite original source, then cite the republished source used. (This includes reprints in print & through the Internet.)
Internet:
Cite based on type of format. Then add source information, date of access and URL.
Database articles:
Database articles (e.g. EBSCOhost, FirstSearch) have 2 parts to a citation. Part 1 reflects the nature of the publication, so create citation based on the type of format (magazine, journal, or newspaper). Part 2 refers to the specific database and company. Include: Name of Database. Name of Service. Library, City, State. Date of Access <URL>.
Electronic Sources
INTERNET SOURCES
(see MLA Handbook, Section 5.9, and detailed instructions in 5.9.1)
Author(s). "Document Title." Site Title. Editor's name or version number. Date published/last updated. Institution or site sponsor. Your access day month year <URL>.
Article from a Professional Site:
"Women and Smoking." American Cancer Society. 22 Oct. 2004. 12 Nov. 2005 <http://www.cancer.org>.
Online Government Publication:
United States. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Cigarette Smoking-Related Mortality July 1996. 12 Nov. 2005 <http:// www.cdc.gov/tobacco/research_data/health_consequences/mortali.htm>.
Online Periodical Articles: (journal, magazine, & newspaper articles from the Internet)
Fields, Helen. "Smoking is Smoking." U.S. News Online 30 Dec. 2004. 12 Nov. 2005 <http://www.usnews.com/usnews/health/ briefs/smoking/hb041230a.htm>.
Schmitz, Norbert, Johannes Kruse, and Joachim Kugler. "Disabilities, Quality of Life, and Mental Disorders Associated With Smoking and Nicotine Dependence." The American Journal of Psychiatry 160 (2003). 8 Nov. 2005 <http://ajp.psychiatryonline.org/cgi/content/full/160/9/1670>.
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CAMERON LIBRARY SUBSCRIPTION SERVICE (Database Articles in PDF or HTML full-text) (see Sec. 5.9.7)
Ervin, Chuck. "State Lags in Tobacco-Prevention." Tulsa World 17 Oct. 2000, Final home ed.: 18. NewsBank NewsFile Collection. Cameron Univ. Lib., Lawton, OK. 22 Apr. 2006 <http://infoweb.newsbank.com/>.
Glied, Sherry. "Is Smoking Delayed Smoking Averted?" American Journal of Public Health 93 (2003): 412-16. Business Source Premier. EBSCOhost. Cameron Univ. Lib., Lawton, OK. 9 June 2006 <http://search.epnet.com/>.
Kendall, Lyle H., Jr. "The Vampire Motif in 'The Fall of the House of Usher'." College English 24 (1963): 450-53. Literature Resource Center. GaleGroup. Cameron Univ. Lib., Lawton, OK. 7 July 2006 <http://www.galenet.com>.
Moran, Susan, Henry Wechsler, and Nancy A. Rigotti. "Social Smoking Among US College Students." Pediatrics 114 (2004): 1028-34. Academic Search Premier. EBSCOhost. Cameron Univ. Lib., Lawton, OK. 15 Mar. 2006 <http://search.epnet. com/>.
Sherrid, Pamela. "Smokers' Revenge." U.S. News & World Report 4 Nov. 2002: 44-46. WilsonSelectPlus. OCLC FirstSearch. Cameron Univ. Lib., Lawton, OK. 11 Jan. 2006 <http://newfirstsearch.oclc.org>.
E-BOOKS (electronic books accessed from CU Library Catalog)
Pampel, Fred C. Tobacco Industry and Smoking. New York: Facts on File, 2004. NetLibrary. OCLC. Cameron Univ. Lib., Lawton, OK. 8 April 2006 <http://netlibrary.com>.
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Print Sources
BOOKS (see MLA Handbook, section 5.6)
Book with one author: (For 1 editor: after the editor's name include ed.)
Bailey, William Everett. The Invisible Drug. Houston: Mosaic, 1996.
Book with 2 or more authors, or 2 or more editors: (This is an example of 2 editors.)
Lynch, Barbara S., and Richard J. Bonnie, eds. Growing Up Tobacco Free: Preventing Nicotine Addiction in Children and Adults. Washington, D.C.: National Academy, 1994.
Book with corporate author:
American Cancer Society. Cancer Facts & Figures - 1992. Atlanta: American Cancer Society, 1992.
National Research Council, Panel on Research on Child Abuse and Neglect. (1993). Understanding Child Abuse and Neglect. Washington, D.C.: National Academy Press.
United States Census Bureau. Statistical abstract of the United States: 2002. 122nd ed. Washington, D.C.: GPO, 2001.
Book in a Series: (e.g. Information Plus Reference Series)
Lazich, Robert S., ed. Alcohol and Tobacco: America's Drugs of Choice. 2003 ed. Information Plus Reference Ser. Detroit: Gale, 2004.
Essay Reprinted in a Book: (e.g. Opposing Viewpoints) (See MLA Handbook, Sections 5.6.7, 5.6.16, 5.6.18, and 5.7.6)
Note: Use Rpt. in " ." if article title is identical to original. Use Rpt. of " ." if article title was changed from original.
Kowalski, Kathiann M. "Tobacco Advertising Encourages Teens to Smoke." Ed. Karen F. Balkin. Tobacco and Smoking. Opposing Viewpoints Ser. San Diego: Greenhaven, 2005. 77-83. Rpt. of "How Tobacco Ads Target Teens." Current Health 2 Apr.-May 2002: 6-7.
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JOURNAL, MAGAZINE, and NEWSPAPER Articles (Article photocopied or printed from microfilm.) (See Sec. 5.7)
Journal article with continuous pagination: (e.g. Editorial Research Reports and CQ Researcher) [See 5.7.1]
Author(s). "Article Title." Periodical Title volume number (year): page-page.
Glendinning, Anthony, and David Inglis. "Smoking Behaviour in Youth: The Problem of Low Self-Esteem?" Journal of Adolescence 22 (1999): 673-82.
Jost, Kenneth. "Closing In on Tobacco." CQ Researcher 9 (1999): 977-1000.
Journal with issues paged separately: [In every volume, each issue/month starts at page 1 - need issue # to find article.] [See 5.7.2-3]
Author(s). "Article Title." Periodical Title volume number.issue number (year): page-page.
Ruppert, Rebecca. "The Last Smoke: Your Patients Can Quit Smoking - for Life." American Journal of Nursing 99.11 (1999): 26-32.
Magazine: [See 5.7.6]
Weekly magazine: Author(s). �Article Title.� Periodical Title Day Month year: pages. Monthly mag.: Author(s). �Article Title.� Periodical Title Month year: pages.
Whalen, Charles J. �How to Stop Kids� Smoking.� Business Week 4 Sept. 2000: 34.
Newspaper: [See 5.7.5] Author(s). "Article Title." Periodical Title volume number (year): page-page.
Manegold, Catherine S. "Becoming a Land of the Smoke-Free, Ban by Ban." New York Times 22 Mar. 1994, late ed.: A1+.
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REFERENCE MATERIALS (see MLA Handbook, section 5.6)
Almanac:
"Some Benefits of Quitting Smoking." World Almanac and Book of Facts. 2003 ed.
Bible: (Literary and Religious Works, see 6.4.8)
The Holy Bible. Toronto: Nelson, 1952.
Biography from Current Biography:
"Bush, George W." Current Biography 2001. Ed. Clifford Thompson. New York: Wilson, 2001.
Contemporary Authors Series reprinted excerpt:
Griffin, Robert J. "Ethical Point of View in "The Sound and the Fury.'" Essays in Modern American Literature. Ed. Richard E. Langford. St. Petersburg, FL: Stetson UP, 1963. 55-64. Rpt. in part in Contemporary Literary Criticism. Ed. Roger Matuz. Vol. 68. Detroit: Gale, 1973. 117-20.
Dictionary: (Article in a Reference Book - with frequent new editions. See section 5.6.8)
"Cancer." Def. 2a. Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary. 10th ed. 2001.
Encyclopedia or Subject Encyclopedia articles: (author of the entry is known - article was signed)
Jarvik, Murray E. "Smoking and Health." Encyclopedia Americana. 1999 ed.
Slezak, Jane A. "Emphysema." Magill's Medical Guide: Health and Illness. 6 vols. Pasadena: Salem, 1995.
