how to do works cited on google docs

To create a Works Cited page and add citations in Google Docs, follow these steps:

Adding Citations in Google Docs

1. Open the Citations Tool:
   • Go to the menu bar, click on Tools > Citations.
   • A sidebar will appear on the right side of your document.
2. Select Citation Style:
   • Choose your citation style (e.g., MLA, APA, Chicago) from the dropdown in the Citations sidebar.
3. Add Citation Sources:
   • Click + Add citation source.
   • Select the source type (book, website, journal, etc.).
   • Enter the required details manually or use a URL/ISBN to auto-fill information.
   • Review and correct the auto-filled information as needed.
   • Click Add citation source to save it.
4. Insert In-Text Citations:
   • Place your cursor where you want the citation in the text.
   • In the Citations sidebar, find the source and click Cite.
   • Google Docs will insert the in-text citation in the correct format (e.g., parentheses for MLA).

Creating a Works Cited Page

1. Insert a New Page for Works Cited:
   • At the end of your document, insert a page break (Insert > Break > Page break).
   • Center the title Works Cited at the top of this new page (do not italicize or quote it).
2. Insert the Bibliography:
   • In the Citations sidebar, click Insert bibliography.
   • Google Docs will generate a formatted list of all your citation sources.
3. Format the Works Cited Page (MLA style):
   • Use Times New Roman, 12-point font , and double spacing throughout.
   • Set 1-inch margins on all sides.
   • Use a hanging indent for each citation: indent the second and subsequent lines by 0.5 inches.
     • To do this, highlight the citations, drag the blue triangle on the ruler to 0.5", then drag the blue rectangle back to 0" to create the hanging indent.
   • Number pages with your last name in the header, aligned to the right.
4. Check and Clean Formatting:
   • If citations have strange spacing or formatting, highlight them and choose Clear Formatting to reset.
   • Then apply hanging indents again.

Additional Tips

• You can also use add-ons like EasyBib Bibliography Creator to manage citations in Google Docs.
• Always double-check the citation details for accuracy.
• Use the MLA template in Google Docs (File > New > From template > Education > Report MLA) to start with correct formatting.

These steps cover both generating citations and properly formatting the Works Cited page in Google Docs using MLA style