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MLA Sample Research Paper

Here's an excellent sample research paper in MLA format. 

Citing a Personal Interview for Works Cited

This link for MLA Works Cited Format shows that citing a personal interview is rather simple. Last name, first name, title (if any, or you can just put "friend," "co-worker," whatever pertains), Personal Interview, date.

Example:

Wheeler, Harriet, co-worker. Personal Interview. 6 July 2010. 

Link for Documenting YouTube Videos in MLA Format

This MLA link includes Internet video documentation. 

Convenient MLA Guide from El Camino Library

El Camino Library provides this convenient MLA guide. 

El Camino College Has MLA Format Link in PDF

Hopefully, this El Camino MLA link will take care of all your MLA needs.

Commonly Used Rules for Correctly Formatted Works Cited Page

 

 

One. If you’re using the assigned textbook, you count that as Rule 10 on page 439.

 

Dobie, Kathy. “AWOL in America: When Desertion Is the Only Option.” Acting Out Culture. Ed. James S. Miller. Bedford/St. Martin’s, 2008. 358-366

 

 

Two. If you’re using a short work from a website with an author, you use Rule 28 on page 448.

 

Mencimer, Stephanie. “Why Mercury Tuna Is Still Legal.” Mother Jones. September/October 2008 Issue. http://www.motherjones.com/politics/2008/09/why-mercury-tuna-still-legal

 

 

Three. If you’re using an entry in a blog, you use Rule 34 on page 453.

 

McMahon, Jeff. “1A Commentary on the Prevalence of BS.” Weblog post. Breakthrough Writer. 22 March. 2009. http://herculodge.typepad.com/breakthrough_writer/2009/03/1a-mcmahon-commentary-on-the-prevalence-of-bs.html

 

 

Four. If you’re using a DVD, see Rule 45 on pages 457 and 458. Notice the film release date (1999) is included with the DVD release date (2002).

 

 

Being John Malkovich. Dir. Spike Jonze. Perf. John Cusack, Cameron Diaz, Ned Bellamy, and John Malkovich. 1999. DVD. Universal Studios. 2002.

 

MLA Research Paper Links

Here are some sample research paper and formatting links:

Sample Pages

Hacker Research Sources

MLA Style

Easy Big (cut and paste on your Works Cited page)

MLA Works Cited Link

These links will help you with your Works Cited Page. 

MLA Works Cited Link

Citation Machine

Easy Bib (MLA)

Bib Me

MLA Works Cited Link

Citation Machine

Easy Bib (MLA)

Bib Me

MLA Works Cited for Internet Sources

For citing internet sources and a good list of other documentation rules for your MLA Works Cited Page, CLICK HERE.

How Do I Document Web Sources for MLA Format?

Here's a good guide for formatting web sources: http://www.mla.org/style_faq4