VSB District Learning Services
AUGUST 2005
Bibliography
Modern Language Association Format for Works Cited Entries
B. Raikes, Franklin Elementary, teaches students how to use the free section of NoodleTools, at http://noodletools.com/
In addition, Diana Hacker's excellent site offers examples for more than 50 types of works cited and in-text citations, at <http://www.dianahacker.com/resdoc/humanities/intext.html>.
The following is from MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers, 6th edition. Collect information for your bibliography while doing research.
Documentation - Basic format is:
Author’s name. Title of the Book. City of publication: publisher’s name, date.
Print Resources One author
Gibaldi, Joseph. MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers. New York: MLA, 2003.
Two authors Last name, First name, Middle name, and First name and Last name of second.
Crook, Connie Brummel, and Scott Cameron. Maple Moon. Toronto: Stoddart Kids, 1997.
Three authors Spear, Mae, Darline Miller, and Henry Wong. Birds of Vancouver. Vancouver: Orca, 1997.
Four or more authors Reeves, John, and others. Using Microsoft Works. New York: Collins, 1997.
Editor Abbott, Elizabeth, ed. Chronicle of Canada. Montreal: Chronicle, 1990.
Corporate Author (group whose individual members are not identified) BC Ministry of Education. Shared Learnings: Integrating BC Aboriginal
Content K – 10. Vancouver: BC Ministry of Education, 1998.
Anonymous (No author or editor) CultureGrams: World Edition The Americas Volume I. Lindon, UT: Axiom, 2003.
Reference (Encyclopedia, Dictionary) – well known When no author is given, begin with the article title.
Black, Naomi. “Macphail, Agnes Campbell.” The Canadian Encyclopedia. 1988 ed.
“Literacy.” Gage Canadian Dictionary. 2000 ed.
Reference – lesser known Zaki, Mamoon Amin. “Iraq.” Legal Systems of the World: A Political, Social and Cultural Encyclopedia. Ed. Herbert M. Kritzer. 4 vols. Santa Barbara, CA: ABC Clio, 2002.
Magazine and Newspaper Articles Author. “Article Title.” Magazine Title Date: page(s).
Stanley, L.C. “Art and Learning.” Say Magazine: Spirit of Aboriginal Youth Winter 2005: 27.
Ward, Doug. “1925 Spelling Bee Winner Shows His Prizes.” The Vancouver Sun 9 Mar. 2005: B5.
Work in an Anthology (Poetry, Short Story, Essay, Speech)
Author or person making the speech. “Title of part of book.” Book Title. Editor, Translator or Compiler. City: Publisher, Date. Page numbers for entire piece, not just for the material used.
Welsh, Joe. “Janvier Makes a Picnic.” Out of Place: Stories and Poems. Ed. Ven Begamudré and Judith Krause. Regina: Coteau, 1991. 63.
Pamphlet
Treat a pamphlet as you would a book.
2D Animation Diploma Program. Vancouver: Vancouver Training Institute, n.d.
Non-print Resources
Painting, Sculpture, Photograph
Artist’s Name. Title. Date created (optional). Institution or Collection that houses the work, City.
Leonardo da Vinci. Mona Lisa. 1504. Louvre, Paris.
Interview conducted by researcher
Name of person interviewed. Kind of interview (Personal, Telephone, E-mail). Date or dates.
Martin, Paul. Personal interview. 8 Mar. 2003.
Lecture, Speech, Address or Reading
Speaker’s name. “Title of the Presentation if known.” Meeting and Sponsoring organization (if applicable): Location. Date.
Kelly, Chris. “A Framework For Appreciative Inquiry.” VSB Learning Services meeting. VSB, Vancouver. 4 Jan. 2005.
Film, Video, DVD
Just Like Everybody Else. Prod. Randy Rotheisler. Dir. Sarah Sawatsky. Videocassette. VSB, 2005.
CD-ROM
“Inukshuk.” The Canadian Encyclopedia. 2003 ed. CD-ROM. Toronto: Historica Foundation of Canada, 2002.
Electronic Resources
For detailed examples of how to cite electronic resources, see the MLA Handbook chapter, “Citing Electronic Publications.”
World Wide Web (Entire Internet site)
Cite what is available.
Title of Site. Editor. Version number. Date of publication or latest update. Sponsoring Institution or organization. Date of access <URL>.
Freshwater Website. 24 Mar. 2005. Environment Canada. 12 Aug. 2005<http://www.ec.gc.ca/water/e_main.html>.
Online encyclopedia
Gallagher, Rachel. “Video Game.” World Book Online Reference Center. 2005. World Book. 10 Mar. 2005<http://www.worldbookonline.com/wb/
Article?id=ar585242&st=Video+Game>.
Magazine article accessed through an online service
Author. “Article Title.” Magazine Title Volume number. Issue number. Date.
Name of Database. Date of access <URL>.
Park, Alice. “Briefing: The Bird Flu.” Time 7 Mar. 2005. Infotrac. 12 Aug. 2005 <http://web6.infotrac.galegroup.com/>.
E-mail communication
Writer’s name. “Subject Line of Message.” Description of the Message that includes the recipient. Date of message.
Adamson, Tom. “Camino de Santiago.” E-mail to the author. 21 Feb. 2005.
Film Clip
Electronic Arts. 2003. Knowledge Network. 10 Mar. 2005<http://www.knowledgenetwork.ca/know_tool/planeteducation/ corporateindex.html>.
Works Cited
Freshwater Website. 24 Mar. 2005. Environment Canada. 12 Aug. 2005 <http://www.ec.gc.ca/water/e_main.html>.
Gallagher, Rachel. “Video Game.” World Book Online Reference Center. 2005. World Book. 10 Mar. 2005 < http://www.worldbookonline.com/wb/ Article?id=ar585242&st=Video+Game>.
Gibaldi, Joseph. MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers. New York: MLA, 2003.
Park, Alice. “Briefing: The Bird Flu.” Time 7 Mar. 2005. Infotrac. 12 Aug. 2005 <http://web6.infotrac.galegroup.com/>.
Ward, Doug. “1925 Spelling Bee Winner Shows His Prizes.” The Vancouver Sun 9 Mar. 2005: B5.
Zaki, Mamoon Amin. “Iraq.” Legal Systems of the World: A Political, Social and Cultural Encyclopedia. Ed. Herbert M. Kritzer. 4 vols. Santa Barbara, CA: ABC Clio, 2002.
AUGUST 2005
Bibliography
Modern Language Association Format for Works Cited Entries
B. Raikes, Franklin Elementary, teaches students how to use the free section of NoodleTools, at http://noodletools.com/
In addition, Diana Hacker's excellent site offers examples for more than 50 types of works cited and in-text citations, at <http://www.dianahacker.com/resdoc/humanities/intext.html>.
The following is from MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers, 6th edition. Collect information for your bibliography while doing research.
Documentation - Basic format is:
Author’s name. Title of the Book. City of publication: publisher’s name, date.
Print Resources One author
Gibaldi, Joseph. MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers. New York: MLA, 2003.
Two authors Last name, First name, Middle name, and First name and Last name of second.
Crook, Connie Brummel, and Scott Cameron. Maple Moon. Toronto: Stoddart Kids, 1997.
Three authors Spear, Mae, Darline Miller, and Henry Wong. Birds of Vancouver. Vancouver: Orca, 1997.
Four or more authors Reeves, John, and others. Using Microsoft Works. New York: Collins, 1997.
Editor Abbott, Elizabeth, ed. Chronicle of Canada. Montreal: Chronicle, 1990.
Corporate Author (group whose individual members are not identified) BC Ministry of Education. Shared Learnings: Integrating BC Aboriginal
Content K – 10. Vancouver: BC Ministry of Education, 1998.
Anonymous (No author or editor) CultureGrams: World Edition The Americas Volume I. Lindon, UT: Axiom, 2003.
Reference (Encyclopedia, Dictionary) – well known When no author is given, begin with the article title.
Black, Naomi. “Macphail, Agnes Campbell.” The Canadian Encyclopedia. 1988 ed.
“Literacy.” Gage Canadian Dictionary. 2000 ed.
Reference – lesser known Zaki, Mamoon Amin. “Iraq.” Legal Systems of the World: A Political, Social and Cultural Encyclopedia. Ed. Herbert M. Kritzer. 4 vols. Santa Barbara, CA: ABC Clio, 2002.
Magazine and Newspaper Articles Author. “Article Title.” Magazine Title Date: page(s).
Stanley, L.C. “Art and Learning.” Say Magazine: Spirit of Aboriginal Youth Winter 2005: 27.
Ward, Doug. “1925 Spelling Bee Winner Shows His Prizes.” The Vancouver Sun 9 Mar. 2005: B5.
Work in an Anthology (Poetry, Short Story, Essay, Speech)
Author or person making the speech. “Title of part of book.” Book Title. Editor, Translator or Compiler. City: Publisher, Date. Page numbers for entire piece, not just for the material used.
Welsh, Joe. “Janvier Makes a Picnic.” Out of Place: Stories and Poems. Ed. Ven Begamudré and Judith Krause. Regina: Coteau, 1991. 63.
Pamphlet
Treat a pamphlet as you would a book.
2D Animation Diploma Program. Vancouver: Vancouver Training Institute, n.d.
Non-print Resources
Painting, Sculpture, Photograph
Artist’s Name. Title. Date created (optional). Institution or Collection that houses the work, City.
Leonardo da Vinci. Mona Lisa. 1504. Louvre, Paris.
Interview conducted by researcher
Name of person interviewed. Kind of interview (Personal, Telephone, E-mail). Date or dates.
Martin, Paul. Personal interview. 8 Mar. 2003.
Lecture, Speech, Address or Reading
Speaker’s name. “Title of the Presentation if known.” Meeting and Sponsoring organization (if applicable): Location. Date.
Kelly, Chris. “A Framework For Appreciative Inquiry.” VSB Learning Services meeting. VSB, Vancouver. 4 Jan. 2005.
Film, Video, DVD
Just Like Everybody Else. Prod. Randy Rotheisler. Dir. Sarah Sawatsky. Videocassette. VSB, 2005.
CD-ROM
“Inukshuk.” The Canadian Encyclopedia. 2003 ed. CD-ROM. Toronto: Historica Foundation of Canada, 2002.
Electronic Resources
For detailed examples of how to cite electronic resources, see the MLA Handbook chapter, “Citing Electronic Publications.”
World Wide Web (Entire Internet site)
Cite what is available.
Title of Site. Editor. Version number. Date of publication or latest update. Sponsoring Institution or organization. Date of access <URL>.
Freshwater Website. 24 Mar. 2005. Environment Canada. 12 Aug. 2005<http://www.ec.gc.ca/water/e_main.html>.
Online encyclopedia
Gallagher, Rachel. “Video Game.” World Book Online Reference Center. 2005. World Book. 10 Mar. 2005<http://www.worldbookonline.com/wb/
Article?id=ar585242&st=Video+Game>.
Magazine article accessed through an online service
Author. “Article Title.” Magazine Title Volume number. Issue number. Date.
Name of Database. Date of access <URL>.
Park, Alice. “Briefing: The Bird Flu.” Time 7 Mar. 2005. Infotrac. 12 Aug. 2005 <http://web6.infotrac.galegroup.com/>.
E-mail communication
Writer’s name. “Subject Line of Message.” Description of the Message that includes the recipient. Date of message.
Adamson, Tom. “Camino de Santiago.” E-mail to the author. 21 Feb. 2005.
Film Clip
Electronic Arts. 2003. Knowledge Network. 10 Mar. 2005<http://www.knowledgenetwork.ca/know_tool/planeteducation/ corporateindex.html>.
Works Cited
Freshwater Website. 24 Mar. 2005. Environment Canada. 12 Aug. 2005 <http://www.ec.gc.ca/water/e_main.html>.
Gallagher, Rachel. “Video Game.” World Book Online Reference Center. 2005. World Book. 10 Mar. 2005 < http://www.worldbookonline.com/wb/ Article?id=ar585242&st=Video+Game>.
Gibaldi, Joseph. MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers. New York: MLA, 2003.
Park, Alice. “Briefing: The Bird Flu.” Time 7 Mar. 2005. Infotrac. 12 Aug. 2005 <http://web6.infotrac.galegroup.com/>.
Ward, Doug. “1925 Spelling Bee Winner Shows His Prizes.” The Vancouver Sun 9 Mar. 2005: B5.
Zaki, Mamoon Amin. “Iraq.” Legal Systems of the World: A Political, Social and Cultural Encyclopedia. Ed. Herbert M. Kritzer. 4 vols. Santa Barbara, CA: ABC Clio, 2002.