Recognize the parts of a Works Cited entry (MLA 7th edition)

Learning Objectives Identify the author in a standard MLA 7th edition citation. Distinguish between the title of a source (e.g., an article) and the title of its container (e.g., a website or journal). Locate the publisher, publication date, and city of publication in a citation. Recognize the medium of publication (e.g., Print, Web) as a distinct component. Explain the function of key punctuation marks (periods, commas, colons) and formatting (italics, quotation marks) in separating citation elements. Differentiate the core components of an entry for a book versus an entry for a web source. Ever tried to find a specific video a friend mentioned, but all they said was 'it's on the internet'? 🤔 A good citation is like a precise address that leads you right to...

TermDefinitionExample Works Cited EntryA single, formatted reference on the Works Cited page that provides all the necessary information to locate a source used in your research paper.Orwell, George. *1984*. New York: Signet Classics, 1961. Print. AuthorThe person, people, or organization responsible for creating the work. It is always the first piece of information in the entry.In 'Smith, John...', the author is John Smith. Title of SourceThe name of the specific, smaller piece of work you are citing, such as an article, an essay, a poem, or a web page. It is typically placed in quotation marks.In a citation for a web article, 'The Dangers of Deepfakes' would be the Title of Source. Title of ContainerThe name of the larger work that holds or 'contains' your...

The Punctuation Map Major parts of a citation are separated by periods. Smaller, related details within a major part are separated by commas or colons. Use this rule to visually break down a citation. Think of each period as a wall between different rooms (Author. Title. Publication Info.). The commas are like furniture within one of those rooms (City, State: Publisher, Year). The Title Formatting Rule Titles of large, standalone works (containers) are italicized. Titles of smaller works that are part of a larger container are placed in quotation marks. If the source is a whole book or a whole website, its title is italicized (e.g., *The Great Gatsby*, *History.com*). If the source is a chapter in a book or an article on a website, its title is in quotes (e.g., "Chapter...