Decolonization Independent Research: Citations

Follow this order when building your MLA citations, and use the appropriate punctuation mark. Skip any elements that you can't find or don't apply to your source.

All WT students have access to a NoodleTools account. Please see Ms. Buehler or Mrs. Senedak with any questions. 

A supplement to the original website, the EasyBib Toolbar will let you cite web sites with just one click. You can also receive advice and guidance on the credibility of the web site you’re citing, just to be sure that you can trust the information presented to you. (easybib.com)

• How to Cite a Digital Image in MLA 8th Edition Explains and gives examples of how to cite a digital image found online.
• How to Cite an Image (MLA Style Center) Sample entries for citing different kinds of images.
• MLA Works Cited: Other Common Sources (Purdue OWL) Explains and provides examples of how to cite a painting or photograph.

• How do I cite an online video? (MLA Style Guide)
• MLA Works Cited: Electronic Sources (Purdue OWL): Scroll to "A Youtube Video"
• MLA Works Cited: Other Common Sources (Purdue OWL): how to cite a film or movie

• Citation Guide for Citing Social Media Demonstrates how to properly cite various social media platforms, both for a Works Cited entry and in-text
• Citing Material Posted on Social Media Platforms (ML A Style Guide) An overview of how to cite material from social media platforms.

• Purdue OWL - In-Text Citation Information Gives general guidelines on how to use parenthetical (in-text) citations as well as many examples.
• Scholastica College Guide to In-Text Citations in MLA 8th Edition A good explanation and easy-to-find reference of every kind of in-text (parenthetical) citation one can think of.

Review this slide deck for a quick refresh on:

• What order to build a citation
• "Contained" sources (articles, poems, short stories, etc.) vs. Containers (academic/scholarly journals, book, newspaper, websites, etc.)
• In-text citations

Review this poster for an overview of the MLA 9th Edition Style Guide, including:

• Formatting
• In-text Citations
• Works Cited