MLA: A How-to Guide

These flashcards cover key terms and concepts related to the MLA citation style as outlined in the lecture notes.

MLA

A citation style based around a series of 'containers' for organizing source information.

Containers

The elements used in MLA citations that include author, title of source, and publication details.

Author

The name of the individual who created the work; formatted as Last Name, First Name.

Title of Source

The name of the work such as a book or article; italicized for books and in quotation marks for articles.

Title of Container

The larger work that the source is part of, such as a journal or anthology; always italicized.

Other Contributors

Individuals such as editors or translators; include their roles when citing.

Version

Indicates the edition of the work, such as vol. # for journal articles.

Number

The issue number for journal articles; formatted as no. #.

Publisher

The name of the company that published the book; not required for journal articles.

Publication Date

The date when the source was published; can refer to books or journal articles.

Location

Specific page numbers or links to where the source can be found; includes search engine or database information.

Corpus

A collection of written texts on a particular subject or the works of a specific author.