MLA Format

Below are some common examples to get you started using MLA style. Need more help? Use the resources listed in the MLA Citation Help box below. 

Book with one author

Hoffman, Frederick John. The Great Gatsby: A Study. New York: Scribner, 1962. Print. 

Journal article from an online database

Burnam, Tom. "The Eyes of Dr. Eckleberg: A Re-examination of 'The Great Gatsby'." College English 14.1 (1952): 7-12. JSTOR. Web. 27 Oct 2013. 

APA Style

Below are some common examples to get you started using APA style. Need more help? Use the resources listed in the APA Citation Help box below. 

Book with one editor

Maybin, J., ed. (2003). Childhoods in context. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley & Sons.

Journal article from an online database (with 3+ authors)

Rodkin, P.C., et al. (2013). Social goals, social behavior and social status in middle childhood. Developmental Psychology 49(6), pp. 1139-1150. 

Citation examples provided by Holy Cross College Worcester, MA

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