How to Create a Works Cited Page in MLA Format Online

Creating citations online is a convenient, simple way to organize a works cited page.

Primarily used in research papers related to the liberal arts and humanities fields, the Modern Language Association (MLA) citation style provides guidelines for writers to create a system of in-text citations that link to a final works cited page. This process provides the reader with further informational resources and protects the writer from accusations of plagiarism. Creating a works cited page in the MLA format online is made possible through websites like EasyBib, Citation Machine and BibMe, which automatically format citations and create a works cited page that the user can simply download to their preferred word processor.

Things You'll Need

• Sources being referenced
• Research paper

Instructions

1. Log onto a citation-themed website such as Easybib, Citation Machine or BibMe.

2. Select "MLA" under the citation options heading; other options will include the APA and Chicago formats.

3. Enter the necessary referential information to create auto-citations for each of your resources.

4. Download the entire works cited page to your preferred word processor. This service may cost a fee depending on the website.

5. Add the downloaded works cited page to the end of your paper, adjusting the font and format to fit the rest of the document.

References

• Easy Bib
• Bib Me
• Citation Machine

Resources

• Purdue OWL: MLA Sample Works Cited Page