LibGuides: Beowulf: Citing Sources

Getting Started

This page will guide you in putting your paper in MLA format, which includes a works cited page. You always need to cite your sources!

Remember! If you don't cite your sources, you are plagiarizing.

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Citations in Databases

A lot of databases have a citation feature that allows you to copy and paste a citation into your own document. Look for a "Cite" button when you find an article you want to use for your paper/project.

Other Citation Resources

Purdue OWL | MLA Formatting and Style Guide
This guide will help you better understand how to cite sources using MLA 9th edition, including how to format the Works Cited page and in-text citations.
MLA Handbook Plus (On Campus Only)
Relied on by generations of writers, the MLA Handbook is the only official, authorized book on MLA format. The ninth edition builds on the MLA’s unique approach to documenting sources using a template of core elements—facts, common to most sources, like author, title, and publication date—that allows writers to cite any type of work, from books, e-books, and journal articles in databases to song lyrics, online images, YouTube videos, dissertations, and more.

Questions

If you need help with formatting your works cited page or have any other questions about MLA, please contact a librarian!

Sample Paper in MLA Format

Click on on this paper to access a full version of this sample paper MLA Handbook (9th Edition).

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Sample Works Cited Page

From the MLA Handbook