The Works Cited List: Formatting
WHY THIS IS IMPORTANT:
You've learned a little about formatting citations. Now let's take a look at formatting your works cited list. This is important because 1) online databases are key sources for information, and 2) the way you format your works cited list is just as critical as getting the citations correct!
WHAT TO DO:
Review the information about using citations in Galileo and about formatting the works cited list.
Answer the self-check questions at the end.
Go to Part 4, The Paper.
Copying and Pasting Citations
Using Galileo Citations
When you find a source in a database, check out the Cite button. For example, in Galileo it's on the right side of your screen. This is a handy way to get most of the elements of your citation all in one place! However, there are some things to look for when you copy and paste it in your reference list.
When you copy a citation, look for problems like:
Missing or incorrect italics
Missing or incorrect capitalization
Missing elements like doi or page numbers
When you paste a citation, look for problems like:
Font and letter size differences
Crazy formatting like underlines and line breaks
Lack of hanging indent
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Formatting the Works Cited List
Alphabetize Sources
Make sure to alphabetize all of your sources by the author's last name. If the source does not have an author, then alphabetize by title omitting "A", "An", and "The".
Hanging Indent
A hanging indent is when the first line of a paragraph is not indented but the following lines are. This type of indent is used when formatting a reference page or annotated bibliography.
