Citing sources

Landmarks Citation Machine is  "an interactive Web tool designed to assist teachers and students in modeling the proper use of information property". You merely...

       1. Click " Make Citations " in MLA style.
       2. Click the type of resource you wish to cite (bar on left of screen)
       3. Complete the Web form that appears with information from your resource, and
       4. Cut and paste them on to your "Works Cited" page (see sample below)
       5. Format your citations

NOTE: Use STYLE MLA POUR LES REFERENCES BIBLIOGRAPHIQUES for French Language essays.

Creating a speech or powerpoint rather than an essay? -  you still need to give credit to your sources by citing them.  Here's how ( source )

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Formatting a Works Cited Page

We recommend that you create your Work Cited Page at the very beginning of your online research. Key in information about each source as soon as you have decided that it is valuable. It will be a good record for you. You can also copy the citation to the top of each page of notes you make, ensuring that you know where your information and quotes came from.

To start, open up a blank Word document and key-in “Works Cited” at the top.

Create a citation in MLA style for each resource you use (book, magazine, website, etc.) in Landmarks Citation Machine.

Here are strict rules for formatting your page:

1. Do not alter the citation - Use the exact wording and punctuation (comma, period, underlining) as created by Landmarks software.

2. Organize citations in alphabetical order of first word (usually author’s last name but may be the title)

4. Indentation Rules for each work:

Line 1 – flush with left margin

Line 2 + – Indent 6 spaces

sample

Works Cited

Mannes, Marya. Last Rights.
      New York: William Morrow, 1973.

Robinson, B.A. “Meaning of Terms.”
      Euthanasia and Physician Assisted Suicide.
      Ontario Consultants on Religious Tolerance. 2002.
      April 22, 2004. < religioustolerance.org/euth1.htm>

Spooner, Mary. “Couple with no known terminal illness die
      at Swiss suicide clinic.” CMAJ 6/24/2003: 1700
      Canadian Reference Centre. 9998440.

Thomasma, David. “Euthanasia.”
      World Book Encyclopedia. 2003.

Todd, Douglas, Douglas. “The Wisdom of the Ages.
      Vancouver Sun April 17, 2004: C1.

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