MLA Bibliography for Students
MLA Bibliography for Students
Prepared by: [YOUR NAME]
I. Books
A. Book by a Single Author
When citing a book written by a single author, the basic format includes the author's name, the book title in italics, the publisher, and the year of publication.
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Brown, Sarah L. The History of Space Exploration. Space Press, 2065.
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Martin, Emily. Climate Change and Global Policies. Green Earth Publications, 2062.
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Smith, John. Understanding Artificial Intelligence. FutureTech Publishing, 2061.
B. Book by Multiple Authors
For books with two or more authors, list them in the order they appear on the title page. Use "and" to connect the authors' names.
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Doe, Jane, and Mark Johnson. The Evolution of Quantum Computing. Quantum Press, 2065.
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Lee, Anna, and Robert White. Advances in Renewable Energy. EcoTech Publishers, 2068.
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Rodriguez, Carlos, and Maria Gonzalez. Cultural Shifts in the 21st Century. Global Insights Press, 2063.
II. Articles
A. Article in a Scholarly Journal
Citing an article from a scholarly journal requires the author's name, the article title in quotation marks, the journal title in italics, the volume and issue numbers, the year of publication, and the page range.
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Lee, Clara. "Ethical Implications of Biotechnology." Journal of Future Studies, vol. 45, no. 3, 2062, pp. 112-130.
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Nguyen, Minh. "Nanotechnology in Medicine: A New Frontier." Medical Innovations Journal, vol. 23, no. 2, 2064, pp. 45-59.
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Patel, Ravi. "Sustainable Architecture in Urban Planning." Journal of Modern Architecture, vol. 31, no. 4, 2066, pp. 78-95.
B. Article from an Online Database
When citing an article accessed through an online database, include the database name, URL, and the date of access.
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Anderson, Emily. "The Role of AI in Healthcare." Journal of Modern Medicine, vol. 12, no. 2, 2063, pp. 50-67. FutureHealth Database, www.futurehealthdb.com/ai_healthcare. Accessed 5 July 2064.
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Kim, Sophia. "Blockchain Technology and Its Impact on Global Trade." International Business Review, vol. 18, no. 1, 2067, pp. 22-35. GlobalTrade Database, www.globaltradedb.com/blockchain. Accessed 10 September 2068.
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Thompson, Alex. "The Future of Education in a Digital World." Educational Innovations Journal, vol. 9, no. 3, 2065, pp. 14-28. EdTech Database, www.edtechdb.com/education_future. Accessed 2 August 2066.
C. Website Article
For an article from a website, include the author's name (if available), the title of the webpage in quotation marks, the name of the website in italics, the publisher (if different from the website title), the publication date, the URL, and the date of access.
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Garcia, Elena. "Renewable Energy Innovations of 2060." TechTomorrow, 3 May 2060, www.techtomorrow.com/renewable2060. Accessed 10 August 2061.
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Wang, Mei. "AI-Driven Robotics: The Next Step in Automation." FutureTech Blog, 12 June 2064, www.futuretechblog.com/ai_robotics. Accessed 15 July 2064.
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Brown, Jason. "The Impact of Virtual Reality on Social Interaction." DigitalLife, 28 February 2063, www.digitallife.com/vr_social. Accessed 5 March 2063.
III. Film or Video
When citing a film or video, include the director's name, the title in italics, the production company, and the year of release.
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Jordan, Michael, director. Mars Colony: The Beginning. Space Vision Studios, 2068.
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Allen, Sophia, director. The Rise of Artificial Intelligence. Tech Studios, 2062.
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Williams, Richard, director. Exploring the Depths of the Ocean. Blue Planet Films, 2066.
IV. Citing a Lecture or Speech
For citing a lecture or speech, include the speaker's name, the title of the lecture (if known) in quotation marks, the event name in italics, the sponsoring organization, the location, and the date.
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Taylor, Samuel. "The Future of Space Exploration." Interstellar Conference, International Space Organization, New York, 12 March 2061. Lecture.
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Nguyen, Lisa. "Ethics in AI Development." Tech Ethics Summit, Global Technology Ethics Organization, San Francisco, 4 April 2063. Lecture.
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Clark, David. "Renewable Energy: Challenges and Opportunities." Global Green Energy Forum, Green Earth Alliance, London, 9 September 2065. Lecture.