The MLA citation style aids writing in the Humanities with its use of parenthetical references as opposed to footnotes. Parenthetical references are brief bibliographic references that are located within the text, as opposed to the bottom of the page or the end of the text, as footnotes or endnotes are. The placement of brief references within the text helps it to remain continuous and complete. The parenthetical references help the reader to concentrate on reading, the activity that provides a basis for work in the Humanities.

MLA Style Pointers (pdf)

Sample MLA Works Cited (pdf)

Print

Book

Chapter in Edited Book

Print Journal Article

Government Document

Map

Translation

Exhibition Review

Book Review

Musical Composition (Score)

Electronic

Web Site

Journal Article (Library Database)

Newspaper Article (Library Database)

Newspaper Article (Web site)

e-Book

Audiovisual

Radio or TV Program

Sound Recording

Film or Video

Art Work

Live Event

Interview

Performance

Lecture