Cite+Your+Presentation+using+MLA

When you use PowerPoint, be sure to cite sources for any direct quotations or images appearing on a slide. Write the information in a small font in a textbox at the bottom of the slide or under the image.

Include a bibliography slide at the end of your slideshow.

How to Cite in MLA Style:
See the //MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers// for a complete listing of how to cite research papers.
 * The Works Cited page is on a separate sheet of paper at the end of the document.
 * The words Works Cited should be centered at the top of the page.
 * __Do Not__ number entries.
 * Double space entries (not each line).
 * Indent the second and all following lines of each entry 5 spaces (a hanging indent).
 * All entries should be in alphabetical order by the first word of the entry.
 * If a work has no author given, start with the title of the work.
 * Italicize the titles of books, magazine and newspapers.
 * Every entry should have a type of medium marker: Print, Web, DVD. etc. at the end of the entry.

**Examples:**
Last name, First name. //Title of Book//. Place of publication: Publisher, date. Print.
 * Book**

Last name, First name. “Title of Essay.” //Title of the Book//. Editor. Place of publication: Publisher, date. Page numbers. Print.
 * Article or Essay in an Anthology**

Last name, First name. “Title of Article.” //Title of the Encyclopedia//. Place of publication: Publisher, date. Page numbers. Print.
 * Encyclopedia Article**

Last name, First name. “Title of Article.” //Title of Journal// volume number (date): page number.
 * Journal Article**

Last name, First name. “Title of Article.” //Title of Newspaper// date: page number. Print.
 * Newspaper Article**

Last name, First name. “Title of Article.” //Title of Periodical// volume number (date): Web.
 * Online Periodical**

Author’s Last name, First name. “Title of Work (if known).” //Title of the Website//. Published date. Date of access – Day Month Year. < Full address of URL >. Web.
 * Web Site**
 * Citing a website can be difficult. If you can not find an author’s name start with the title of the work. *

Most online databases tell you exactly how to cite their information. If this is not available, cite the work as a print resource, then add the name of the database, the URL and the date you accessed the site.
 * Online Database**