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Global Studies Semester I Project: Citing in MLA

Throughout this semester, 9th graders will learn about many different cultures in Global History. Within this project, you will research and explore your own family's history. This guide will support you in your research for this project.

Parts of an MLA Citation

Look for these elements to create your citation:

Author

Title of Source (Article title, book title)

Container 1:

     Title of container (Newspaper title, Journal title),

     Other contributors (editors, illustrators),

     Version,

     Number (volume, issue),

     Publisher,

     Publication date,

     Location (Database name, URL).

Container 2:

     Title of container (Newspaper title, Journal title),

     Other contributors (editors, illustrators),

     Version,

     Number (volume, issue),

     Publisher,

     Publication date,

     Location (Database name, URL).

What is a Container?

MLA 8th Edition Tutorial