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HOW TO WRITE A WORKS CITED PAGE

Learn how to write a Works Cited page, also known as a bibliography, in MLA 7 style. Discover the key elements and formatting rules for book citations, including sources, double spacing, and alphabetical order.

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HOW TO WRITE A WORKS CITED PAGE

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  1. HOW TO WRITE A WORKS CITED PAGE

  2. A Works Cited page is also known as “Bibliography”.

  3. AUTHOR (Last Name, First, Middle) followed by a period i.e. Rowling, J. K..

  4. 3 Place of Publication: Scholastic New York:

  5. Here are all the elements you need for a book citation: Author: Rowling, J. K..Title: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.Place of Publication: New York:Publisher: Arthur A. Levine/Scholastic,Date of Publication: 2007.The Word: Print.

  6. Works CitedRowling, J. K.. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. New York: Arthur A. Levine/Scholastic, 2007. Print. • When you add the citation to Works Cited page, it will be formatted in Modern Language Association 7th edition format (MLA 7 style) • Hanging indent ½ inch

  7. Characteristics of Works Cited Page 1) Sources are in alphabetical order. 2) It is double spaced. 3) The title, “Works Cited” is at the center of the paper. 4) Indent five (5) spaces for the second line of entry or ½ inch.

  8. Which of the following citations is written in the correct format? Caroline B. Cooney. The Face on the Milk Carton. New York: Bantam Books, 1990. Print. Cooney, Caroline B. The Face on the Milk Carton. New York: Bantam Books, 1990. Print. 3. B. Cooney, Caroline. The Face on the Milk Carton. New York: Bantam Books, 1990. Print. 4. Mrs. B. Cooney. The Face on the Milk Carton. New York: Bantam Books, 1990. Print.

  9. ANSWER 2.Cooney, Caroline B. The Face on the Milk Carton. New York: Bantam Books, 1990. Print. (It is always the author’s last name, comma, first name, then middle initial.)

  10. WHY CITE OUR SOURCES? • It tells the reader the sources you use to gather information in your research paper. • It gives credit to the authors who wrote the information. It also prevents plagiarism. • It shows the reader that the information is true or real. • It teaches the researcher to choose the specific style to use, either (MLA 7), Modern Language Association Format or (APA), American Psychological Association format. • What are sources? • Sources are anything & everything the researcher uses for information. • Plagiarism - is to use the words or ideas of another person as if they were your own. It is the wrongful “appropriation” and “stealing and publication” of another author’s “language, thoughts, ideas, or expressions “ and the representation of them as one’s own original work.

  11. As a student begins his/her research, which person would be most helpful in guiding him? a school counselor a geography teacher a school principal a school librarian Research and Technology 1.3 (CST Release Test Question)

  12. ANSWER • 4. a school librarian • (The school librarian can show you the resources you’ll need.)

  13. If this book were to be added to a works cited, which of the following entries would be correct? 1) Dennis Martin. Running for Your Health. Miami: McDevonshire Books, 1997. Print. 2) Dennis Martin. Running for Your Health. 1997. McDevonshire Books: Miami. Print. 3) Martin, Dennis. McDevonshire Books. Running for Your Health. Miami: 1997. Print. 4) Martin, Dennis. Running for Your Health. Miami: McDevonshire Books, 1997. Print. Reading Comprehension 2.2 (CST Release Test Question)

  14. ANSWER • Martin, Dennis. Running for Your Health. Miami: • McDevonshire Books, 1997. Print. • The answer follows the correct format: • Last name, First name. Title. City Published: • Publisher,Year Published. Print.

  15. What are sources? Anything and everything used for… Information

  16. Plagiarism Crime Not Citing Sources Fine Cheating Plagiarism Can Be Sued Using Only One Source Expelled Prison

  17. Please give me credit for my work. What is a citation? It gives credit to the author(s). It shows your teacher that your information is real. It helps prevent plagiarism. It has a specific style such as MLA (Modern Language Association) or APA.

  18. Works Cited • Sources Are In Alphabetical Order • Double Space • Title The Page Works Cited In The Center Of Paper • Indent Five Spaces For The Second Line Of Entry

  19. What is the medium/format? Amedium/formatis the form the information comes in. Inprintsources, formats include: Books, References (Encyclopedias), Magazines, Newspapers, Etc. Innonprintsources, formats include: Internet Web sites – Web Movie – Film Personal Interview Speech –Keynote Address Television - TV

  20. Basic MLA Citations for a book with one or more authors: One author: Dickens, Charles. Great Expectations. New York: Scholastic, Inc., 2002. Print. Two authors: Smith, John R. and Ann Ellen Jones. Funnybones. London: Oxford Press, 2008. Print. Three or more authors: Gomez, Raul, et al. Human Diversity. Boston: Chelsea House, 2006. Print. Editor: Lopez, Valeria, ed. Poetry and Puns. New York: Penguin Publishers, 2005. Print.

  21. Six parts to include on your works cited page: Author. Title. City: Publisher, Year. Print.

  22. Formatting Works Cited Example Let’s say you found some of the information for your report on sailboats in the book The Story of Boats. It was written by T. H. Sail in Boatweave, New Jersey, in 1989 and published by Wave Press Publishers. Your Works Cited entry would look like this: Sail, T. H. The Story of Boats. Boatweave, New Jersey: Wave Press, 1989. Print.

  23. Citing Books Read the information about books below. Then write each in the correct MLA Works Cited format. Your Aquarium was published in Deepsea, New Jersey in 1985. It was written by Peter Fish and published by Scale Press. All About Ants was published by Hill Press in Anthill, Ohio in 1987. It was written by John Picnic. The History of Space was published by Star Press in Startown, New Jersey in 1989. It was written by Peter Spacecraft

  24. Sports, by John Game, was published in 1997 by Goal Press in Endtown, New York. The History of Cartoons, by Roger Funny, was published by Color Press in Flower, New York in 1999. Rocks and Minerals, by Roger Stone, was published by Stone Press in Boulder, Colorado in 1989. Toys in History, by C.R. Doll, was published in Dollhouse, New York by Ragtime Press in 1989. Boats in History, by Peter Sail, was published in Wave, New York by Ocean Press in 1986. Baseball, by Roger Base, was written in 1989 and published by Diamond Press in Diamond, New York.

  25. Sports Legends, by Richard Base, was written in 1985 and published by Legend Press in Diamond, New York. Starfish, by Linda Sea, was published in 1989 by Wave Press in Oceanside, New Jersey. Plants and You, by Lynn Budd, was published in 1985 by Leaf Press in Stem, New York. Cars, by Roger Wheel, was published by Horn Press in Spaniel, New York in 1985. Raising Your Puppy, by C. W. Biscuit, was published by Bow Wow Press in Spaniel, New York in 1989. 15. Spacecraft, by Peter Tripp, was published by Ship Press in Travel, New York in 1986.

  26. Online Newspaper and Magazine Articles Most online newspaper and magazine sites are connected to printed newspapers and magazines. However, there are also online only publications.

  27. Here’s an example of a citation for an online magazine article: Kraus, Stephanie. “Women in Combat.” Time for Kids. Time Inc., 21 February 2013. Web. 4 March 2013.

  28. Author of article Last name, then first name, followed by a period Article title Followed by a period, all inside quotation marks Website, newspaper, or magazine title italicized, followed by a period Publisher followed bya comma Kraus, Stephanie. “Women in Combat.” Time for Kids. Time Inc., 21 February 2013. Web. 4 March 2013. Date published followed by a period “Web” shows that you found it online followed by a period Date you accessed article followed by a period

  29. Comparison between a book citation and online/web citation WEB: Kraus, Stephanie. “Women in Combat.” Time for Kids. Time Inc., 21 February 2013. Web. 4 March 2013. PRINT: Rowling, J. K.. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. New York: Arthur A. Levine/Scholastic, 2007. Print.

  30. Online Professional Websites Professional sites include those created by schools, universities, governments, museums, organizations, and companies.

  31. Here’s an example of a citation for a page found on a professional site: • Schons, Mary. “Healthy at Every Size.” National Geographic Education. National Geographic Society, 10 August 2010. Web. 15 March 2013.

  32. Author of article Last name, then first name, followed by a period Article title Followed by a period, all inside quotation marks Website title italicized, followed by a period Schons, Mary. “Health at Every Size.” National Geographic Education. National Geographic Society, 10 August 2010. Web. 15 March 2013. Name of organization followed bya comma Date site updated followed by a period “Web” shows that you found it online followed by a period Date you accessed article followed by a period

  33. Directions: Follow the URL to the webpage for your online news article and create a citation using the handout. Online news article: http://schoolsofthought.blogs.cnn.com/2012/08/03/back-to-school-how-soon-is-too-soon/?iref=allsearch 2. Follow the URL to the webpage for your professional site and create a citation using the handout. Professional site: http://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/fa/yr/guide.asp

  34. Work Cited for a news article from the Internet Last name of author, if given First name and middle initial, if given Title of the work (italicized if independent; in regular type and in quotation marks if part of a larger work Title of the overall Web site (italicized), if not the same as the Title of the work Publisher or sponsor of the site, use N.P., if not Month, day, year of publication if given; use available n.d., if no date is available Medium of publication Date you accessed the site

  35. Assessment How to Cite a Site • True or false: It is important to write the date you visited a website when you cite it for a school report. • True • False • Read the following citation for an online article and then answer the question below. • Schulte, Brigid. “Year-Round School? My Kids Love it. Yours Will, Too.” The • Washington Post. The Washington Post, 7 June 2009. Web. 4 March 2013. • Which statement is INCORRECT? • The author is Brigid Schulte. • Whoever wrote this citation visited the website on March 4th 2013. • The website title is “The Washington Post”. • A(n) ________________________ is a list of the sources used for a paper or other research projects. • Dictionary • Works Cited • Encyclopedia 4. Which of the following is NOT a good reason to include a list of sources at the end of a report?a. It tells the reader which sources you used to gather your information. b. It gives credit to the authors who wrote the information- prevents plagiarism. c. It gives you a better grade on your report.

  36. Works Cited Cruz, Barbara C. School Dress Codes – A Pro/Con Issue. Berkeley Heights: Enslow,2001. Print. Fox, Tracy Gordon. "In Hartford Schools, Uniforms for All." New York Times 05 Oct. 2008: CT.1. SIRS Researcher. Web. 16 Feb. 2010. Hudson, Jr., David L. “School Uniforms and Dress Codes Are a Constitutional Way to Improve Education.” Rights of Students. Philadelphia: Chelsea House, 2004. 64-73. Print. “Update: School Uniforms.” Issues & Controversies on File: n. pag. Issues & Controversies. Facts On File News Services, 20 Oct. 2006. Web. 16 Feb. 2010. Zernike, Kate. “Plaid’s Out, Again, As Schools Give Up Requiring Uniforms.” New York Times. New York Times, 13 Sept. 2002. Web. 17 Feb. 2010.

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