Guide to Preparing a Works Cited Page

1. Entries are listed alphabetically by the first word in the entry line (this can be the author’s last name or the title).
2. Capitalize the first letter of each important word in the title.
3. The first line of each entry should begin at the left margin. All other lines are indented 5 spaces.
4. It is necessary to use the proper punctuation.
5. Titles of books, periodicals, and encyclopedias are always underlined.
6. Information on the publisher name and city are usually on the title page of the book or periodical.
7. Every resource used must be listed in the Works Cited page.

Author's last name, first name. Title of the book. City of  publication: Publisher, year.

Last name, first name, first name last name and first name last name. Title. City of publication: Publisher, year.

Last name, first name, et al. (et al means and others) Title. City of publication: Publisher, year.

*It is also acceptable to give all names in full in the order in which they appear on the title page.*

Robbins, Chandler S., et al. A Guide to Field Identification of Birds of North 

     America. Racine, WI: Western Publishing Company, 1983.

Editor's last name, first name, ed. Title. City of publication: Publisher, year.

Schlesinger, Arthur M., Jr., ed. The Election of 2000 and the Administration of 

     George W. Bush.  Philadelphia: Mason Crest, 2003.

Encyclopedia Article or Article in a Common Reference Book

Author's last name, first name. "Title of Article." Title of Book. Year.

*If the article is unsigned (there is no author listed), start with the title of the article.

The title is what you use to alphabetize this item in your works cited/bibliography list.

Levitzky, Michael. "Whooping Cough." World Book Encyclopedia. 1999.

Journal Article

*What's the difference between a journal and a magazine? Journals are not intended for general readers but for professionals and students. Journals are scholarly in nature, presenting original research or interpretations of data.

Author's last name, first name. "Title of Article." Journal Name volume number.issue (year of publication): pages.

Bernt, Phyllis W., Sandra V. Turner, and Joseph P. Bernt. "Middle School

     Students are Co-Researchers of  Their Media Environment: An Integrated 

     Project." Middle School Journal 37.1 (2005): 37-39.

Author's last name, first name. "Title of Article." Magazine Name day mon. year: pages.

Tyre, Peg. "Boy Brains, Girl Brains: Are Separate Classrooms the Best Way to

     Teach Kids?" Newsweek 19 Sept. 2005: 59.

Newspaper Article

Author's last name, first name. "Title of Article." Newspaper Name day mon. year, edition, section: page.

The title is what you use to alphabetize this item in your works cited/bibliography list.

Author's last name, first name (if known). "Title of Page or Document." Title of the Site of Larger Work. day mon. year of electronic publication, last update or date or posting. Name of any associated institution/organization. day mon. year of site visit <URL>

Database Article - Article from a Subscription Service (EBSCO, Gale, FirstSearch, SIRS)

Author's last name, first name. "Title of Article." Periodical Title Date of print publication: pages. Title of Database. Publisher (if appropriate). Providing library. day mon. year retrieved <URL>.

 Online Encyclopedia Article (Grolier On-line)

Author's last name, first name. "Title of Article." Title of Encyclopedia. Edition or version. Date of electronic publication. Title of Database or Online Service. day mon. year retrieved. <URL>.

Forester, Don C. "Tree Frog." World Book Encyclopedia. 2001. World Book

     Online. 5 Mar. 2001

     <http://www.worldbookonline.com/wbol/wbPage/na/a/co/565640>.

Sender's last name, first name. "Subject of message." E-mail to receipient's first name last name. day mon.year.

Flinstone, Fred. "Types of Rocks." E-mail to Barney Rubble. 27 Aug. 2005.

Interviewee's last name, first name. Personal interview. day mon. year.

Picture or Graphic

Artist or creator last name, first name. "Description or title of image." Date image was created. Online image. Database name or title of the site. Date of access <URL>

Wyatt, Erin. "Judy Bock and JASON Project Participants." 18 April 2005. Online

     image. National Geographic EdNet. 11 Jan. 2006

     <http://www.ngsednet.org/community/showcase_view.cfm?community_id=

“Title of episode or segment.” Title of Program. Title of series. (if any) Name of Network. Call numbers & city of local station. Broadcast date.

“To catch and ID a thief.” Dateline NBC. WNBC. WVIT Hartford. March 27, 2007.

Wyatt, Erin. "Guide to Creating a Works Cited/Bibliography." Highland Middle

     School Virtual Learning Center. 5 Feb. 2007. Highland Middle School. 20

     March 2007 <http://www.d70.k12.il.us/hlc/workscited>.