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The 9th edition of the Modern Language Association (MLA)’s handbook is uniquely suited for researchers in literature, language studies, cultural studies, etc. It gives concrete examples of how you can cite different kinds of sources, not just journal articles. Our previous post already explains the basics of MLA citation style. Today, we’re going to look at some practical MLA reference examples.
MLA Book Reference
Smith, Shankuntala. How to Play Chess with Harry Potter: Cooking for Beginners. 2nd ed., Cheerios City, Rapsyland, Wiley University Press, 2020.
MLA Book Chapter Reference
Nakamura, Suprianto. “Many Miles for the Kettle to Boil.” Working as a Slave in Northwest Canada During the Fifth Dynasty, edited by Celine Pampapopoulos, Wild Goose Books, 2018, pp. 59–77.
MLA Article Reference
Kosygoyrov, Ragenheider, and Donald Duckworthykins. “A New Model of Home Economics for Sweet Valley Kids Readers” Journal of Beauty and the Beast, vol. 9, no. 4, Aug. 2003, pp. 317–9. https://doi.org/10.1177/152700250044500982.
MLA Website Reference
Chandragupta, Antoinette. “Preparing Your Donkey for Burial According to Shakhaism.” eHow, www.ehow.com/preparing_your_donkey_for_burial.html. Accessed 9 May 2023.
MLA Artwork Reference
Watanabe, Roderigo. Tasmanian Devils Dancing in the Snow. 1890, Museum of Love and Lingerie, New York.
MLA Sheet Music Reference
Bach, Johann Christian, composer. Venite vincentiane. 1721. Collected works of all ducklings, edited by Frostysnowman Thangarajan, vol. 3, Tuxkibel Press, 1984, pp. 185-225.
MLA Online Video Reference
“5 Ways You Can Shrink Your Unicorn’s Eyeballs.” YouTube, uploaded by Shampoo Boy Oxen, 6 June 2023, www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVlpjUYtMNs.
What You Should Keep in Mind for MLA Citations and References
- Include as much descriptive information as possible, especially for a non-conventional source.
- Always make it clear whether you’re referring to an original (offline) text or artwork versus its online version.
- Similarly, make sure you clarify whether you’re referring to a sound recording or to sheet music (i.e., a musical score).
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