Research Guides: Biology 125: Introductory Biology: Citation

MLA Handouts

Print handouts with sample citations for the most common types of sources to have handy while you work on your paper.

MLA Handbook Plus This link opens in a new window The MLA Handbook ninth edition is a reference guide that offers guidance on creating works-cited-list entries in MLA style. It features advice on punctuation, grammar, formatting research papers, and in-text citations. Includes an appendix of sample works-cited-list entries, and an index. Subscription Includes full text access to MLA Guide to Digital Literacy and MLA Guide to Undergraduate Research

Follow this sample citation to cite an article from a journal which has been reprinted in a book source such as:

Citing Sources
LCC Library guide to citing sources with examples of MLA and APA citations for print, online and media sources, as well as in-text citation.
Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL) Research and Citation Sources
Guidelines for both MLA and APA citation.
Citation: A (Very Brief Introduction)
Video explains what citation is and why we do it. Created by North Carolina State University Libraries.
Hanging Indents in Word and Google Docs

This tool, developed by a Calvin College student, helps you format MLA, APA, or Chicago style citations.

Citing Sources: APA Style
LCC Library guide to citing sources with examples of APA citations for print, online and media sources, as well as in-text citation.
Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL) Research and Citation Sources
Guidelines for APA citation.
APA Citation Tutorial
OER created by University of Alberta Library
Sample Papers
View sample research papers in a variety of citation styles.
Citation: A (Very Brief Introduction)
Video explains what citation is and why we do it. Created by North Carolina State University Libraries.
Hanging Indents in Word and Google Docs

Citing Sources: MLA Style
LCC Library guide to citing sources with examples of MLA citations for print, online and media sources, as well as in-text citation.
Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL) (9th edition, 2021)
Guidelines for MLA citation.
Citation: A (Very Brief Introduction)
Video explains what citation is and why we do it. Created by North Carolina State University Libraries.
Sample Paper
View a sample paper with citations in MLA format.
MLA Style, 8th Edition: An Introduction
Video created by Marquette University librarians describes the major changes in MLA 8.
Hanging Indents in Word and Google Docs

Print handouts with sample citations for the most common types of sources to have handy while you work on your paper.

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Plagiarism Guide
LCC Library plagiarism guide with definitions, tutorials, and tips for avoiding plagiarism.