Works Cited using MLA documentation style
When conducting research for any type of project or paper, it is necessary to credit all the
sources of information that you consulted. By doing so, you recognize the ideas, research
and writing of others, and give due credit to those who influenced your writing when you
consulted their work. There are different citation styles. At THS the Modern Language
Association (MLA) citation style is most often used, but you should always consult with
your teacher to determine the style required for your class.
The MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers explains how to develop and write a
research paper, including the mechanics of creating citations in MLA format. This
informational sheet reflects the 7th edition of The MLA Handbook, published in 2009. The
MLA Handbook is available in the THS LMC. Please note that the 7th edition makes a
distinction for print and electronic resources. See examples listed below.
Beech, Martin, King, David T., Jr., and Atkins, William A. “Pluto.” Gale Encyclopedia of
Science. Ed. K. Lee Lerner and Brenda Wilmoth Lerner. Detroit: Gale Group, 2009.
Science Resource Center. Web. 05 February 2010.
“Court Sides With Neighbors Against Giant U.S. Flag.” Narr. Steve Inskeep. Morning
Edition. NPR. National Public Radio. Web. 30 July 2009.
Hosenball, Mark and Evan, Thomas. “53 Hours in the Life of a Near Disaster.” Newsweek
17 May 2010: 24-30. Print.
“Huckleberry Finn: An Excellent Tool In Fighting Racism.” Hartford Courant. 29
December 2007, Hartford Courant, ProQuest. Web. 04 February 2010.
Green, John. “I Am Not a Pornographer.” Sparks Fly Up. 30 January 2008. Web. 04 June
2010.
Keating, Christopher. “No New Taxes.” Hartford Courant 6 May 2010: A1+. Print.
Pollan, Michael. The Botany of Desire: a Plant’s-Eye View of the World. New York:
Random House, 2001. Print.
Railroad Station, Torrington, CT. ca. 1920. Photograph. The Connecticut Historical
Society, Connecticut History Online. Web. 05 Feb. 2010.