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MLA Citation Format and Examples

  1. Print Resources
    1. Books
    2. Opposing Viewpoints, Current Controversies, or At Issue Books
    3. Periodicals
      1. Journals
      2. Magazines
      3. Newspapers
    4. Reference (Commonly Known)
      1. Dictionaries
      2. Encyclopedias
    5. Reference Books (Not Commonly Known)
      1. Dictionaries
      2. Encyclopedias
    6. Multivolume Works
  1. Online Databases
    1. Access Science
    2. American National Biography
    3. Culture Grams
    4. EBSCOhost
    5. Encyclopedia Britannica
    6. Gale Databases (____ Resource Center)
    7. Newsbank Newspapers
    8. OCIS-Ohio Career Information System
    9. Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center
    10. World Book Encyclopedia
  1. Other Electronic Resources
    1. TV or Radio Programs
    2. Websites
      1. A Document from a Website
      2. Entire Website
      3. Entire Online Book
      4. Part of Online Book
      5. An Article in an Online Journal
      6. An Article in an Online Newspaper
      7. An Article in an Online Magazine
      8. An Online Speech
All examples derived from MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers, 6th ed. by Joseph Gibaldi, by Emily Zauss Colpi, M.Ed. Created September 2003. Last Revised April 2008.

  1. Print Resources

    1. Books

      1. Book by Single Author (5.6.1)

        1. Format

          Author's Last Name, Author's First Name. Title of the Book. Place of Publication: Publisher, Date of Publication.

        2. Example

          Hawthorne, Nathaniel. The Scarlet Letter. New York: Penguin, 1983.

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      2. A Book by Two or More Authors (5.6.4)

        1. Format

          1st Author's Last Name, 1st Author's First Name, and 2nd Author's First Name, 2nd Author's Last Name. Title of the book. Place of Publication: Publisher, Date of Publication.

        2. Example

          Foreman, Laura, and Ellen Blue Phillips. Napolean's Lost Fleet: Bonaparte, Nelson, and the Battle of the Nile. New York: Discovery Books, 1999.B.

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    2. Opposing Viewpoints, Current Controversies, or At Issue Books

      1. Viewpoint Essay Reprinted from a Magazine Article with a Different Title

        1. Format

          Last Name of Author, First Name of Author. "Title of Viewpoint Essay." Title of Opposing Viewpoints Book. Ed. First Name of Editor Last Name of Editor. Place of Publication: Publisher, Date of Publication. page-page. Rpt. of "Title of Original Article." Title of Magazine Originally Published in Date of Publication: page-page.

        2. Example

          Ewing, Marty. "Sports Can Benefit Children." Sports and Athletes: Opposing Viewpoints. Ed. Laura K. Egendorf. San Diego: Greenhaven, 1999. 17-23. Rpt. of "Promoting Social and Moral Development Through Sports." Spotlight on Youth Sports Fall 1997.

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      2. Viewpoint Essay Reprinted from a Newspaper Article with a Different Title

        1. Format

          Last Name of Author, First Name of Author. "Title of Viewpoint Essay." Title of Opposing Viewpoints Book. Ed. First Name of Editor Last Name of Editor. Place of Publication: Publisher, Date of Publication. page-page. Rpt. of "Title of Original Article." Title of Newspaper Originally Published in Date of Publication, name of edition: page-page.

        2. Example

          Brott, Armin A. "Violence Against Women is Overreported." Family Violence: Current Controversies. Ed. J. D. Lloyd. San Diego: Greenhaven, 2001. 45-49. Rpt. of "Battered Truth Syndrome." The Washington Post 31 July 1994.

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      3. Viewpoint Essay Reprinted from a Court Document with a Different Title

        1. Format

          Last Name of Author, First Name of Author. "Title of Viewpoint Essay." Title of Opposing Viewpoints Book. Ed. First Name of Editor Last Name of Editor. Place of Publication: Publisher, Date of Publication. page-page. Rpt. of Title of Case. No. Case #. Name of Court Presiding. Date of Court Decision.

        2. Example

          O'Connor, Sandra Day, Anthony Kennedy, and David Souter. "Roe v. Wade Is Reaffirmed." The Abortion Controversy. Eds. Charles P. Cozic and Jonathan Petrikin. San Diego: Greenhaven, 1995. 81-89. Rpt. of Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pennsylvania v. Robert P. Casey. No. 112. Supreme Ct. of the US. 29 June 1992.

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      4. Viewpoint Essay Reprinted from a Government Publication with a Different Title

        1. Format

          Name of Office Authoring Publication. "Title of Viewpoint Essay." Title of Opposing Viewpoints Book. Ed. First Name of Editor Last Name of Editor. Place of Publication: Publisher, Date of Publication. page-page. Rpt. of "Title of Original Article." Title of Publication Originally Published in. Place of Publication: Publisher, Date of Publication.

        2. Example

          Office of National Drug Control Policy. "The Prohibition Strategy Can Win the War on Drugs." Drug Trafficking. Ed. Auriana Ojeda. San Diego: Greenhaven, 2002. 27-30. Rpt. of "Drug Strategy: Overview." National Drug Control Strategy. Washington: GPO, Feb. 1997.

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      5. Viewpoint Essay Reprinted from a Website Article with a Different Title

        1. Format

          Last Name of Author, First Name of Author. "Title of Viewpoint Essay." Title of Opposing Viewpoints Book. Ed. First Name of Editor Last Name of Editor. Place of Publication: Publisher, Publication Date. page-page. Rpt. of "Title of Original Article." Title of Website. Date of Publication. Name of Sponsor. <URL>.

        2. Example

          Gargaro, Carolyn C. "Legalization Would Not Reduce Drug Trafficking." Drug Trafficking. Ed. Auriana Ojeda. San Diego: Greenhaven, 2002. 168-173. Rpt. of "Drug Legalization?" Carolyn's Conservative Corner. <http://www.gargaro.com/drugs.html>.

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      6. Viewpoint Essay Excerpted from a Magazine with a Different Title

        1. Format

          Last Name of Author, First Name of Author. "Title of Viewpoint Essay." Title of Opposing Viewpoints Book. Ed. First Name of Editor Last Name of Editor. Place of Publication: Publisher, Date of Publication. page-page. Excerpt of "Title of Original Article." Title of Magazine Originally Published in Place of Publication: page-page.

        2. Example

          Dettmer, Jamie. "Drug Trafficking Harms Inner Cities." Drug Trafficking. Ed. Auriana Ojeda. San Diego: Greenhaven, 2002. 79-84. Excerpt of "Capital Shame." Insight 6-13 July 1998.

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      7. Viewpoint Essay Excerpted from a Book with a Different Title

        1. Format

          Last Name of Author, First Name of Author. "Title of Viewpoint Essay." Title of Opposing Viewpoints Book. Ed. First Name of Editor Last Name of Editor. Place of Publication: Publisher, Date of Publication. page-page. Excerpt of Title of Book. Ed. First Name of Editor Last Name of Editor. Place of Publication: Publisher, Date of Publication.

        2. Example

          Wilson, K. J. "Religious Leaders Can Help Reduce Domestic Abuse." Family Violence. Ed. J. D. Lloyd. San Diego: Greenhaven, 2001. 106-109. Excerpt of When Violence Begins at Home: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding and Ending Domestic Abuse. Ed. K. J. Wilson. Alameda, CA: Hunter House, 1997.

          For more help or for other types of Opposing Viewpoints essays, see Mrs. Colpi or email your question to ecolpi@mariemontschools.org.

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    3. Periodicals

      1. Journals (5.7.1)

        1. Format

          Author's Last Name, Author's First Name. "Title of Article." Title of Journal Volume #.Issue # (Date of Publication): page-page.

        2. Example

          Bahrani, Zainab. "Lawless in Mesopotamia." Natural History 113.2 (Mar. 2004): 44-49.

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      2. Magazines (5.7.6)

        1. Format

          Author's Last Name, Author's First Name. "Title of Article." Title of Magazine Date of Publication: page-page.

        2. Example

          Berk, Sheryl. "Tobey Maguire: Racing to the Top." Biography Aug. 2003: 36-39.

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      3. Newspapers (5.7.5)

        1. Format

          Author's Last Name, Author's First Name. "Title of Article." Title of Newspaper Date of Publication, Edition (if any): Date of Publication: Inclusive Page Letters and Numbers.

        2. Example

          Smith, Ethan. "Universal's CD Price Cuts Will Squeeze Music Retailers." Wall Street Journal 18 Sept. 2003: B1+.

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    4. Reference Books (Commonly Known)

      1. Dictionaries (5.6.8)

        1. Format

          "Title of Article." Def. Number and/or Letter. Title of Dictionary. Edition. Date of Publication.

        2. Example

          "grit." Def. 3. The American Heritage College Dictionary. 3rd ed. 2000.

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      2. Encyclopedias (5.6.8)

        1. Format

          "Title of Article." Title of Encyclopedia. Edition. Date of Publication.

        2. Example

          "Adams, John Quincy." The New Encyclopaedia Britannica: Macropaedia. 15th ed. 1993.

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    5. Reference Books (Not Commonly Known)

      1. Dictionaries (5.6.8)

        1. Format

          Author's Last Name, Author's First Name. "Title of Article." Title of Dictionary. Ed. First Name of Editor Last Name of Editor. Edition. Volumes. Place of Publication: Publisher, Date of Publication.

        2. Example

          "Abhidhamma." The Facts on File Dictionary of Religions. Ed. John R. Hinnells. New York: Facts on File, Inc., 1984.

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      2. Encyclopedias (5.6.8)

        1. Format

          Author's Last Name, Author's First Name. "Title of Article." Title of Encyclopedia. Ed. First Name of Editor Last Name of Editor. Edition. Volumes. Place of Publication: Publisher, Date of Publication.

        2. Example

          "Rwanda." Encyclopedia of the Third World. Ed. George Thomas Kurian. 4th ed. 3 vols. New York: Facts on File, 1992.

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    6. Multivolume Works

      1. One Volume of a Finite (Completed) Work (5.6.15)

        1. Format

          Last Name of Author, First Name of Author. "Title of Article/Section." Place of Publication: Publisher, Date of Publication of that Volume. Vol. # of Title of Work. Editor. Edition. Total Number of volumes in the work. page-page.

        2. Example

          "Thurber, James (Grover) 1894-1961." Detroit: Gale, 1999. Vol. 5 of Major 20th-Century Writers. Ed. Kathleen Wilson. 2nd ed. 5 vols. 2782-2787.

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      2. One Volume of a Work Still in Progress (5.6.15)

        1. Format

          Last Name of Author, First Name of Author. "Title of Article/Section." Title of Work. Ed. First Name of Editor Last Name of Editor. Edition (if not first). Volume #. Place of Publication: Publisher, Date of Publication of that Volume. page-page.

        2. Example

          "Main Street." Novels for Students. Ed. David Galens. Vol. 15. Detroit: Gale, 2002. 176-178.

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      3. Journal Article Reprinted in a Multivolume Work Still in Progress (5.6.8)

        1. Format

          Last Name of Author, First Name of Author. "Title of Article." Journal Title Volume #.Issue # (Date of Publication): page-page. Rpt. in Title of Book Reprinted in. Ed. First Name of Editor Last Name of Editor. Edition (if not first). Vol #. Place of Publication: Publisher, Date of Publication of that Volume. page-page.

        2. Example

          Olin-Ammentorp, Julie. "Edith Wharton's Challenge to Feminist Criticism." Studies in American Fiction 16.2 (Autumn 1988): 237-244. Rpt. in Novels for Students. Ed. David Galens. Vol. 15. Detroit: Gale, 2002. 72-76.

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      4. Chapter/Section from a Book, Reprinted in a Multivolume Work Still in Progress (5.6.8)

        1. Format

          Last Name of Author, First Name of Author. "Title of Chapter/Section." Title of Book Originally Published in. Editor. Place of Publication: Publisher, Date of Publication. page-page. Rpt. in Title of Book Reprinted in. Ed. First Name of Editor Last Name of Editor. Edition (if not first). Vol #. Place of Publication: Publisher, Date of Publication of that Volume. page-page.

        2. Example

          Daly, Jay. "Rumble Fish." Presenting S. E. Hinton. Boston: Twayne, 1987. 68-84. Rpt. in Novels for Students. Ed. David Galens. Vol. 15. Detroit: Gale, 2002. 228-236.

  2. Online Databases

    1. Access Science

      1. Format

        Last Name of Author, First Name of Author. "Title of Article." Date of Publication. Title of Database. Name of Database Publisher. Library Accessed from, Location of Library. Date of Access <URL>.

      2. Example

        Marvier, Michelle. "Genetically Engineered Crops." 11 Mar. 2002. Access Science. The McGraw-Hill Companies. Mariemont H. S. Lib., Cincinnati, OH. 5 Feb. 2008 <http://www.accessscience.com>.

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    2. American National Biography

      1. Format

        Last Name of Author, First Name of Author. "Title of Article." Date of Publication. Title of Database. Name of Database Publisher. Library Accessed from, Location of Library. Date of Access <URL>.

      2. Example

        Minter, David. "Faulkner, William." Feb. 2000. American National Biography Online. Oxford University Press. Mariemont H. S. Lib., Cincinnati, OH. 22 Apr. 2008 <http://www.anb.org/articles/16/16-00523.html>.

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    3. Culture Grams

      1. Article

        1. Format

          Last Name of Author, First Name of Author. "Title of Article." Date of Publication. Title of Database. Name of Database Publisher. Library Accessed from, Location of Library. Date of Access <URL>.

        2. Example

          "Federal Republic of Nigeria: Lifestyle: Dating and Marriage." Culture Grams. Axiom Press. Mariemont H. S. Lib., Cincinnati, OH. 25 Apr. 2008 <http://onlineedition.culturegrams.com/secure/world/world_Nigeria.html>.

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      2. Map

        1. Format

          Last Name of Author, First Name of Author. "Title of Map." Map. Title of Database. Name of Database Publisher. Library Accessed from, Location of Library. Date of Access <URL>.

        2. Example

          "Federal Republic of Nigeria." Map. Culture Grams. Axiom Press. Mariemont H. S. Lib., Cincinnati, OH. 25 Apr. 2008 <http://onlineedition.culturegrams.com/secure/world/world_Nigeria.html>.

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    4. EBSCOhost

      1. Magazine Article MLA Calculator for this example

        1. Format

          Author's Last Name, Author's First Name. "Title of Article." Title of Magazine Date of Publication: page-page. Title of Database. Name of Database Publisher. Library Accessed from, Location of Library. Date of Access <URL>.

        2. Example

          Brown, Stuart F. "Dude, Where's My Hybrid." Fortune 28 April 2003: 112-116. MAS Ultra - School Edition. EBSCOhost. Mariemont H. S. Lib., Cincinnati, OH. 2 May 2008 <http://search.epnet.com/direct.asp?an=9534446&db=ulh>.

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      2. Magazine Interview MLA Calculator for this example

        1. Format

          Interviewee's Last Name, Interviewee's First Name. "Title of Interview." Title of Magazine Date of Publication: page-page. Title of Database. Name of Database Publisher. Library Accessed from, Location of Library. Date of Access <URL>.

        2. Example

          Yolen, Jane "Talking with Jane Yolen." Fortune March 2008: 18-20. MAS Ultra - School Edition. EBSCOhost. Mariemont H. S. Lib., Cincinnati, OH. 2 May 2008 <http://search.epnet.com/direct.asp?an=9534446&db=ulh>.

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      3. Scholarly Journal Article MLA Calculator for this example

        1. Format

          Author's Last Name, Author's First Name. "Title of Article." Title of Journal Vol. #.Issue # (Year of Publication): page-page. Title of Database. Name of Database Publisher. Library Accessed from, Location of Library. Date of Access <URL>.

        2. Example

          O'Neill, O. "Some Limits of Informed Consent." Journal of Medical Ethics 29.1 (2003): 4-7. Academic Search Premier. EBSCOhost. Mariemont H. S. Lib., Cincinnati, OH. 2 May 2008 <http://search.epnet.com/direct.asp?an=9115643&db=aph>.

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      4. Newspaper Article MLA Calculator for this example

        1. Format

          Author's Last Name, Author's First Name. "Title of Article." Title of Newspaper Date of Publication, Name of edition: page-page. Title of Database. Name of Database Publisher. Library Accessed from, Location of Library. Date of Access <URL>.

        2. Example

          Nightingale, Benedict. "Sprawling Passages to India." Times 31 Jan. 2003, late ed.: 23. Newspaper Source. EBSCOhost. Mariemont H. S. Lib., Cincinnati, OH. 2 May 2008 <http://search.epnet.com/direct.asp?an=7EH1915603163&db=nfh>.

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    5. Gale (Biography, History, Literature, and Student Resource Center)

      1. Online Book MLA Calculator for this example

        1. Format

          Last Name of Author, First Name of Author. "Title of Article." Date of Publication. Source Title. Title of Database. Name of Database Publisher. Library Accessed from, Location of Library. Date Accessed <URL>.

        2. Example

          "(John) Michael Crichton." 26 Feb. 2003. Contemporary Authors Online. Literature Resource Center. Gale. Mariemont H. S. Lib., Cincinnati, OH. 10 Oct. 2008 http://www.galenet.galegroup.com/servlet/LitRC/>.

      2. Book Reproduced in Gale MLA Calculator for this example

        1. Format

          Last Name of Author, First Name of Author. "Chapter/Section Title." Title of Book. Ed. First Name of Editor Last Name of Editor. Edition Statement. Place of Publication: Publisher, Year of Publication. Page Numbers. Title of Database. Name of Database Publisher. Library Accessed from, Location of Lib. Date Accessed <URL>.

        2. Example

          Aldiss, Brian W. "Mary Shelley: Overview." St. James Guide to Science Fiction Writers. Ed. Jay P. Pederson. 4th ed. St. James Press, 1996. Literature Resource Center. Gale. Mariemont H. S. Lib., Cincinnati, OH. 10 Oct. 2008 <http://www.galenet.galegroup.com/servlet/LitRC/>.

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      3. Magazine Article Reproduced in Gale MLA Calculator for this example

        1. Format

          Last Name of Author, First Name of Author. "Title of Article." Title of Magazine Date of Publication: page-page. Title of Database. Name of Database Publisher. Library Accessed from, Location of Library. Date of Access <URL>.

        2. Example

          Barone, Michael. "Playing by the Rules?" U.S. News & World Report 21 Oct. 2002: 38. Student Resource Center Gold. Gale. Mariemont H. S. Lib., Cincinnati, OH. 13 Oct. 2008 < http://www.galenet.com/servlet/SRC>.

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      4. Newspaper Article Reproduced in Gale MLA Calculator for this example

        1. Format

          Author's Last Name, Author's First Name. "Title of Article." Title of Newspaper Date of Publication, name of edition: page-page. Title of Database. Name of Database Publisher. Name of Library, Location of Library. Date of Access <URL>.

        2. Example

          Schwartz, John. "Report Raises Electronic Vote Security Issues." New York Times 25 Sept. 2003: A20. Student Resource Center Gold. Gale. Mariemont H. S. Lib., Cincinnati, OH. 13 Oct. 2008 < http://www.galenet.com/servlet/SRC>.

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      5. Scholarly Journal Article Reproduced in Gale MLA Calculator for this example

        1. Format

          Author's Last Name, Author's First Name. "Title of Article." Title of Journal Vol. #.Issue # (Year of Publication): page-page. Title of Database. Name of Database Publisher. Library Accessed from, Location of Library. Date of Access <URL>.

        2. Example

          Farmer, Rick. "The Future of Political Parties in Term-limited State Legislatures." Spectrum: the Journal of State Government 75 (Fall 2002): 14-17. Student Resource Center Gold. Gale. Mariemont H. S. Lib., Cincinnati, OH. 13 Oct. 2008 <http://www.galenet.com/servlet/SRC>.

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      6. Scholarly Journal Article Reprinted in a Book, Reproduced in Gale

        1. Format

          Last Name of Author, First Name of Author. "Title of Article." Journal Originally Published in Volume Number (Year of Publication): Original Page Numbers. Rpt. in Title of Book Reprinted in. Ed. First Name of Editor Last Name of Editor. Vol. #. Place of Publication: Publisher, Year of Publication. page-page. Title of Database. Name of Database Publisher. Library Accessed from, Location of Library. Date Accessed <URL>.

        2. Example

          Millhauser, Milton. "The Noble Savage in Mary Shelley's Frankenstein." Notes and Queries 190 (15 June 1946): 248-250. Rpt. in Novels for Students. Ed. Diane Telgen. Vol. 1. Detroit: Gale, 1997. 199-201. Literature Resource Center. Gale. Mariemont H. S. Lib., Cincinnati, OH. 10 Oct. 2008 <http://www.galenet.galegroup.com/servlet/LitRC/>.

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      7. Interview Published in an Online Book in Gale MLA Calculator for this example

        1. Format

          Last Name of Person Interviewed, First Name of Person Interviewed. "Title of Interview." (Just Interview. if no title). Name of Source. Date of Publication. Title of Database. Name of Database Publisher. Library Accessed from, Location of Library. Date of Access <URL>.

        2. Example

          Yolen, Jane. Interview. Contemporary Authors Online. 2000. Literature Resource Center. Gale. Mariemont H. S. Lib., Cincinnati. 28 May, 2008 <http://www.galenet.com/servlet/LitRC?>.

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    6. Newsbank NewspapersMLA Calculator for this example

      1. Format

        Author's Last Name, Author's First Name. "Title of Article." Title of Newspaper Date of Publication, Name of edition: page-page. Title of Database. Name of Database Publisher. Library Accessed from, Location of Library. Date of Access <URL>.

      2. Example

        Pearce, Sara. "Aging jewel being returned to youthful glory." The Cincinnati Enquirer 15 Aug. 2005, Final: 1a+. America's Newspapers. Newsbank. Mariemont H. S. Lib., Cincinnati, OH. 17 Aug. 2008 <http://infoweb.newsbank.com>.

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    7. OCIS-Ohio Career Information System

      1. Format

        "Topic." Occupation. Date of Publication. Title of Online Database. Name of Database Publisher. Library Accessed from, Location of Lib. Date Accessed <URL>.

      2. Example

        "Overview." Librarian. 2004. Ohio Career Information System. University of Oregon. Mariemont H. S. Lib., Cincinnati, OH. 16 Aug. 2008 <http://ocis2004.ode.state.oh.us/>.

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    8. Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center

      1. Viewpoint Essay Reprinted from a Magazine Article with a Different Title MLA Calculator for this example

        1. Format

          Last Name of Author, First Name of Author. "Title of Viewpoint Essay." Title of Opposing Viewpoints Book. Ed. First Name of Editor Last Name of Editor. Place of Publication: Publisher, Publication Date. page-page. Rpt. of "Title of Original Article." Title of Magazine Originally Published in Date of Publication: page-page. Title of Database. Name of Database Publisher. Library Accessed from, Location of Lib. Date Accessed <URL>.

        2. Example

          Deam, Jenny. " Congenital Defects May Justify Abortion." Abortion. Ed. Mary E. Williams. San Diego: Greenhaven, 2002. Rpt. of "Losing Daniel." Ladies Home Journal Nov. 1998. Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center. Gale. Mariemont H. S. Lib., Cincinnati, OH. 13 Oct. 2008 <http://www.galenet.com/servlet/OVRC>.

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      2. Viewpoint Essay Reprinted from a Newspaper Article with a Different Title MLA Calculator for this example

        1. Format

          Last Name of Author, First Name of Author. "Title of Viewpoint Essay." Title of Opposing Viewpoints Book. Ed. First Name of Editor Last Name of Editor. Place of Publication: Publisher, Publication Date. page-page. Rpt. of "Title of Original Article." Title of Newspaper Originally Published in Date of Publication: page-page. Title of Database. Name of Database Publisher. Library Accessed from, Location of Lib. Date Accessed <URL>.

        2. Example

          Williams, Armstrong. "Professional Athletes Are Not Good Role Models." Sports and Athletes. Ed. Laura K. Egendorf. San Diego: Greenhaven, 1999. Rpt. of "Professional Athletes Could Learn from Amateurs." Los Angeles Times 31 July 1996. Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center. Gale. Mariemont H. S. Lib., Cincinnati, OH. 13 Oct. 2008 <http://www.galenet.com/servlet/OVRC>.

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      3. Viewpoint Essay Reprinted from a Journal Article with a Different Title MLA Calculator for this example

        1. Format

          Last Name of Author, First Name of Author. "Title of Viewpoint Essay." Title of Opposing Viewpoints Book. Ed. First Name of Editor Last Name of Editor. Place of Publication: Publisher, Publication Date. page-page. Rpt. of "Title of Original Article." Title of Journal Originally Published in Vol. #.Issue # (Year of Publication): page-page. Title of Database. Name of Database Publisher. Library Accessed from, Location of Lib. Date Accessed <URL>.

        2. Example

          Gurin, Patricia, et al. “Affirmative Action Encourages Educational Diversity.” Civil Rights. Ed. Karen F. Balkin. Greenhaven, 2004. Rpt. of “Diversity and Higher Education:Theory and Impact on Educational Outcomes.” Harvard Educational Review 72 (Fall 2002). Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center. Gale. Mariemont H.S. Lib., Cincinnati, OH. 6 Sept. 2008 <http://galenet.galegroup.com/servlet/OVRC>

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      4. Viewpoint Essay Reprinted from a Book with a Different Title MLA Calculator for this example

        1. Format

          Last Name of Author, First Name of Author. "Title of Viewpoint Essay." Title of Opposing Viewpoints Book. Ed. First Name of Editor Last Name of Editor. Place of Publication: Publisher, Publication Date. page-page. Rpt. of Title of Book. Ed. First Name of Editor Last Name of Editor. Place of Publication: Publisher, Date of Publication. Title of Database. Name of Database Publisher. Library Accessed from, Location of Lib. Date Accessed <URL>.

        2. Example

          Wilson, K. J. "Religious Leaders Can Help Reduce Domestic Abuse." Family Violence. Ed. J. D. Lloyd. San Diego: Greenhaven, 2001. 106-109. Rpt. of When Violence Begins at Home: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding and Ending Domestic Abuse. Ed. K. J. Wilson. Alameda, CA: Hunter House, 1997. Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center. Gale. Mariemont H. S. Lib., Cincinnati, OH. 13 Oct. 2008 <http://www.galenet.com/servlet/OVRC>.

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      5. Viewpoint Essay Reprinted from a Website Article with a Different Title MLA Calculator for this example

        1. Format

          Last Name of Author, First Name of Author. "Title of Viewpoint Essay." Title of Opposing Viewpoints Book. Ed. First Name of Editor Last Name of Editor. Place of Publication: Publisher, Publication Date. page-page. Rpt. of "Title of Original Article." Title of Website. Date of Publication. Name of Sponsor. <Original URL>. Title of Database. Name of Database Publisher. Library Accessed from, Location of Lib. Date Accessed <URL>.

        2. Example

          Amnesty International USA. "The Execution of Juveniles in the United States Violates International Human Rights Law." The Ethics of Capital Punishment. Ed. Nick Fisanick. San Diego: Greenhaven, 2004. Rpt. of "On the Wrong Side of History: Children and the Death Penalty in the USA." Amnesty International USA. 1998. Amnesty International. <www.amnestyusa.org>. Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center. Gale. Mariemont H. S. Lib., Cincinnati, OH. 13 Oct. 2008 <http://www.galenet.com/servlet/OVRC>.

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      6. Viewpoint Essay Reprinted from a Court Document with a Different Title MLA Calculator for this example

        1. Format

          Last Name of Author, First Name of Author. "Title of Viewpoint Essay." Title of Opposing Viewpoints Book. Ed. First Name of Editor Last Name of Editor. Place of Publication: Publisher, Publication Date. page-page. Rpt. of Title of Case. No. Case #. Name of Court Presiding. Date of Court Decision. Title of Database. Name of Database Publisher. Library Accessed from, Location of Lib. Date Accessed <URL>.

        2. Example

          Scalia, Antonin, et.al. "Random Drug Tests on Student-Athletes Do Not Violate the Right to Privacy." Civil Liberties. Ed. Tamara L. Roleff. San Diego: Greenhaven, 1999. Rpt. of Vernonia School District 47J v. Acton. Supreme Ct. of the US. 26 June 1996. Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center. Gale. Mariemont H. S. Lib., Cincinnati, OH. 13 Oct. 2008 <http://www.galenet.com/servlet/OVRC>.

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      7. Viewpoint Essay Reprinted from a Government Publication with a Different Title MLA Calculator for this example

        1. Format

          Name of Office Authoring Publication. "Title of Viewpoint Essay." Title of Opposing Viewpoints Book. Ed. First Name of Editor Last Name of Editor. Place of Publication: Publisher, Publication Date. page-page. Rpt. of "Title of Original Article." Title of Publication Originally Published in. Place of Publication: Publisher, Date of Publication. Title of Database. Name of Database Publisher. Library Accessed from, Location of Lib. Date Accessed <URL>.

        2. Example

          Office of National Drug Control Policy. "The Prohibition Strategy Can Win the War on Drugs." Drug Trafficking. Ed. Auriana Ojeda. San Diego: Greenhaven, 2002. 27-30. Rpt. of "Drug Strategy: Overview." National Drug Control Strategy. Washington: GPO, Feb. 1997. Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center. Gale. Mariemont H. S. Lib., Cincinnati, OH. 13 Oct. 2008 <http://www.galenet.com/servlet/OVRC>.

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      8. Viewpoint Essay Reprinted from Testimony Before a Government Body MLA Calculator for this example

        1. Format

          Last Name of Author, First Name of Author. "Title of Viewpoint Essay." Title of Opposing Viewpoints Book. Ed. First Name of Editor Last Name of Editor. Place of Publication: Publisher, Publication Date. page-page. Rpt. of Title of Original Testimony. Date of Publication. Title of Database. Name of Database Publisher. Library Accessed from, Location of Lib. Date Accessed <URL>.

        2. Example

          Freidmutter, Cindy. “More Regulation of International Adoption Agencies Is Necessary.” Issues in Adoption. Ed. William Dudley. Greenhaven, 2004. Testimony before the U.S. House Committee on International Relations. 22 May 2002. Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center. Gale. Mariemont H.S. Lib., Cincinnati, OH. 6 Sept. 2008 <http://galenet.galegroup.com/servlet/OVRC>.

          For more help or for other types of Opposing Viewpoins essays, see Mrs. Colpi or email your question to ecolpi@mariemontschools.org.

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    9. World Book Encyclopedia

      1. Format

        Author's Last Name, Author's First Name. "Title of Article." Title of Online Database. Date of Publication. Name of Database Publisher. Name of Library, Location of Library. Date of Access <URL>.

      2. Example

        Cracraft, James. "Ivan IV, the Terrible." World Book Online Reference Center. 2004. World Book, Inc. Mariemont H. S. Lib., Cincinnati, OH. 25 Apr. 2008 <http://www.worldbookonline.com/ar?/na/ar/co/ar283402.htm>.

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  3. Other Electronic Resources

    1. TV or Radio Program

      1. Format

        "Title of the Episode or Segment." Name Host or Narrator (if any). Title of the Program. Title of the Series. Name of the Network. Call Letters and City of the Local Station (if any). Broadcast Date.

      2. Example

        "Inside the Mind of Sadaam Hussein." Narr. Andrea Mitchell. Dateline NBC. NBC. WLWT, Cincinnati. 15 Oct. 2008.

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    2. Websites

      1. A Document from a Website (5.9.1)

        1. Format

          Author's Last Name, Author's First Name. "Title of Document." Title of Website. Editor's Name. Date of Publication. Name of Website Sponsor. Date of Access <URL>.

        2. Example

          "Lucille Clifton." Poets.org: Poetry Exhibits. 16 Nov. 2000. The Academy of American Poets. 21 Oct. 2008 <http://www.poets.org/search/search.cfm>.

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      2. Entire Website (5.9.2)

        1. Format

          Title of Website. Name of Editor. Date of Publication. Date of Access <URL>.

        2. Example

          Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley: Chronology & Resource Site. Ed. Neil Fraistat, Steven E. Jones, and Carl Stahmer. 28 June 1999. 10 Oct. 2008 <http://www.rc.umd.edu/reference/mschronology/mws.html>.

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      3. Entire Online Book (5.9.3.a)

        1. Format

          Author's Last Name, Author's First Name. Title of Book. Name of Book Editor. City of Print Publication: Name of Print Publisher, Date of Print Publication. Title of Website. Name of Website Editor. Version Number. Date of Electronic Publication. Name of Website Sponsor. Date of Access <URL>.

        2. Example

          Carroll, Lewis. Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. New York: D. Appleton and Co., 1866. Electronic Text Center. U of Virginia Library. 21 Oct. 2008 <http://etext.lib.virginia.edu/toc/modeng/public/CarAlic.html>.

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      4. Part of Online Book (5.9.3.b)

        1. Format

          Last Name of Author, First Name of Author. "Title of Chapter/Section." Title of Book. Name of Book Editor. City of Print Publication: Name of Print Publisher, Date of Print Publication. Title of Website. Name of Website Editor. Version Number. Date of Electronic Publication. Name of Website Sponsor. Date of Access <URL>.

        2. Example

          Wheatley, Phyllis. "On the Death of a Young Gentleman." Poems on Various Subjects, Religious and Moral. London: 1772. Electronic Text Center. U of Virginia Library. 21 Oct. 2008 <http://etext.lib.virginia.edu/toc/modeng/public/WhePoem.html>.

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      5. An Article in an Online Journal (5.9.4.a)

        1. Format

          Last Name of Author, First Name of Author. "Title of Article." Title of Journal Volume (Publication Date): page-page. Name of Database (if from a database). Date of Access <URL>.

        2. Example

          Brown, Jean K., et al. "Nutrition and Physical Activity During and After Cancer Treatment: An American Cancer Society Guide for Informed Choices." CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians 53 (2003): 268-291. FreeMedicalJournals.com. 21 Oct. 2008 <http://caonline.amcancersoc.org/cgi/content/full/53/5/268>.

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      6. An Article in an Online Newspaper (5.9.4.b)

        1. Format

          Last Name of Author, First Name of Author. "Title of Article." Title of Newspaper Date of Publication, edition. Date of Access <URL>.

        2. Example

          Rucker, Beth. "Technology opens books for teenager." KnoxNews.com 10 Oct. 2008 <http://www.knoxnews.com/kns/home>.

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      7. An Article in an Online Magazine (5.9.4.c)

        1. Format

          Last Name of Author, First Name of Author. "Title of Article." Title of Magazine Date of Publication. Date of Access <URL>.

        2. Example

          Mossberg, Walter S. "Road Trip Blues." SmartMoney.com 14 Oct. 2003. 22 Oct. 2008 <http://www.smartmoney.com/mossberg/index.cfm?story=november03>.

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      8. An Online Speech

        1. Format

          Last Name of Speaker, First Name of Speaker. "Title of the Presentation (if known)." The Meeting and Sponsoring Organization (if applicable). The Location where the speech was given. The Date the speech was given. Name of Website Sponsor. Date of Access <URL>.

        2. Example

          Kennedy, John F. "Remarks of Senator John F. Kennedy at the University of Michigan." Student Union Building Steps, Ann Arbor, Michigan. 14 Oct. 1960. John F. Kennedy Library and Museum. 23 April 2008 <http://www.jfklibrary.org/j101460.htm>.

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