Creating a Works Cited Page

A Works Cited Page is a page included as the last page of your writing assignment that lists the works you literally cited in your writing. There is a specific format to use for this page according to MLA 9th Edition.

Explore the resources below to learn more about formatting your citations correctly on your Works Cited page.

How to Format a Works Cited Page

Start by watching this short video that will walk you through all the rules of formatting this page of your essay.

Sample MLA Works Cited Pages

Next, explore the two samples below. One is annotated in red with formatting rules that are applied throughout. The other has some notes at the top, but otherwise is a true sample showing application of all formatting rules for the Works Cited page.

Sample Works Cited Page Annotated.pdf
MLAWorksCited Page Sample.pdf

The Works Cited page is a super important place to start, but the essay, itself, has a lot of particular rules to follow for formatting, as well. Click onward to learn more!