You must use the MLA system of documentation and have a separate works cited page with at least one citation for each of your sources. Your sources will be listed in the works cited page using MLA format. You must document (cite) all specific information whether quoted or paraphrased that you use in your paper.
Your tasks:
Check out these websites to help with creating your citations. Always double check against our style guides!
Citation Machine
A citation generator for MLA, APA, Turabian and Chicago styles
KnightCite
A citation generator created by the Hekman Library of Calvin College. It assists with creating citations in MLA, APA and Chicago for all types of resources. You have the option to register for additional features such as saving and exporting citations.
NoodleTools
NoodleBib Express quickly creates citations in MLA or APA. You can also register for a NoodleBib MLA Starter account for additional feature such as the ability to save citations and format a works cited page.
Zotero
A Firefox extension that helps with the collection, management and citation of sources (for Firefox only)
MLA Citation Guide created by ACC Librarians
Covers basic citation rules and provides citation examples of commonly used source types.
MLA Formatting and Style Guide
Created by the Purdue Online Writing Lab
The MLA Style Center
Writing sources and support from the Modern Language Association
Most of our databases include tools that automatically generate citations for every article, video, eBook that you open. The citation tools may look different depending on which database you use. Look for the icons below in your resources to quickly access a citation that you can copy and past into your assignment. Don't forget to check these auto-generated citations for occasional errors (use the ACC Library Style Guides!)
