Information Literacy @ Kent Library
Citing sources of information - MLA style:
public websites and articles
The following give you the basics of how to cite sources and a chance to practice.
MLA Style - public websites
Simple steps to citing a web page, with the opportunity to practice at the end.Drag & Drop game
Try your hand at identifying parts of a web citation.Citation guidance 24/7
Visit these online writing labs (OWLs) for guidance in citing a variety of public web pages.
(such as ABI/Inform)MLA Style - articles from library subscription databases
Citing an article found via a library subscription database
Simple steps to citing an article and where to find the necessary components.Drag & Drop game
Try your hand at identifying parts of an article citation.Citation guidance 24/7
Visit these online writing labs (OWLs) for guidance in citing journal, magazine, and newspaper articles.The OWL at Purdue University
Hint: Scroll to the bottom of the screen and use the format under "An Article or Publication in Print and Electronic Form."The OWL at Southeast
Hint: Scroll down and use the format under " A Work from an Online Service."
Need additional help?
- see the MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers (available in the Library)
- look at the library webpage on citations,
- email librarians Michaela Willi Hooper (mwillihooper@semo.edu), Matthew Olsen (molsen@semo.edu), or Claudia Ruediger (cruediger@semo.edu).
Created by Claudia Ruediger and Michaela Willi Hooper, Kent Library, Southeast Missouri State University. Updated 3/25/2008.