To create a Works Cited page in MLA format, follow these key steps:
Formatting the Works Cited Page
- Start the Works Cited on a new page at the end of your paper.
- Title the page Works Cited , centered at the top (do not italicize, bold, or put in quotation marks).
- Use 1-inch margins on all sides.
- Double-space the entire page, including between entries.
- Include a header with your last name and page number in the top right corner, continuing the pagination from the rest of your paper.
- Align all entries to the left margin.
- Apply a hanging indent for each entry: the first line is flush left, and all subsequent lines are indented 0.5 inches (1.27 cm).
Organizing Entries
- List all sources alphabetically by the author's last name.
- If no author, alphabetize by the title (ignoring articles like "a," "an," or "the").
- Include only sources you cited in your paper, not those you merely consulted.
Example of a Book Citation
- Format: Last Name, First Name. Title of Book. Publisher, Year of Publication.
- Example: Morrison, Toni. The Bluest Eye. Vintage International, 2007.
How to Create Hanging Indents
- In Microsoft Word: Highlight the list, right-click, select "Paragraph," under "Indentation" choose "Hanging," and set to 0.5 inches.
- In Google Docs: Highlight the list, go to Format > Align & Indent > Indentation options, select "Hanging," and set to 0.5 inches.
This setup ensures your Works Cited page meets MLA standards and is easy to read
