mla 8 edition how to make a works cited page
- The Appendix appears before the Works Cited list
- If you have more than one appendix you would name the first appendix Appendix A, the second Appendix B, etc.
- The appendices should appear in the order that the information is mentioned in your essay
- Each appendix begins on a new page
This sample paper includes a sample assignment page with example of how to include your student information and a Works Cited list in MLA format.
Double space the entire list of sources.
Use hanging indention for each entry. Begin each entry flush with the left margin; indent all subsequent lines one-half inch.
If you are adding an appendix to your paper there are a few rules to follow that comply with MLA guidelines:
This sample paper includes a sample assignment page with example of how to include your student information and a Works Cited list in MLA format.
- Does it say Works Cited at the top of your page, centered, and without bolding or underlining?
- Is the Works Cited page double spaced?
- Are the citations in alphabetical order by the first word/name of each citation?
- Are the citations properly constructed according to MLA style?
- Is the second line of any citations longer than one line indented half an inch? This is called a “hanging indent” in your paragraph settings.
- Does each citation in the Works Cited list have a matching in-text citation in your assignment?
Overall Paper Presentation
Finished your assignment? Use this checklist to be sure you haven’t missed any information needed for MLA style.
This sample paper can be used as a template to set up your assignment and your Works Cited page in MLA format.
References:
http://irsc.libguides.com/mla/workscitedlist
http://columbiacollege-ca.libguides.com/mla/works_cited
http://libguides.tncc.edu/c.php?g=764427&p=5486581
http://research.moreheadstate.edu/mla8/works_cited_page
http://irsc.libguides.com/mla/workscitedlist