How to Cite

PHS uses MLA 8 format. You need to cite everything that is not "common knowledge" in your paper or project.

This means anything that *most* people don't know and that you found through reading, watching, or listening to informational sources. You need to cite the specific source within your paper/project (in-text citations) and at the end (Works Cited). Check the resources below to help you figure out how.

Scroll Down for more info on how to complete In-Text (parenthetical) citations and a "Works Cited" page !

Use this tool as a "cheat sheet" to help you create citations:

OSLIS Citation Maker

MLA In-Text Citations: The Basics // Purdue Writing LabThe Purdue University Online Writing Lab serves writers from around the world and the Purdue University Writing Lab helps writers on Purdue's campus.

MLA Sample Paper // Purdue Writing LabThe Purdue University Online Writing Lab serves writers from around the world and the Purdue University Writing Lab helps writers on Purdue's campus.

MLA Works Cited Page: Basic Format // Purdue Writing LabThe Purdue University Online Writing Lab serves writers from around the world and the Purdue University Writing Lab helps writers on Purdue's campus.

Signal and Lead-in Phrases // Purdue Writing LabThe Purdue University Online Writing Lab serves writers from around the world and the Purdue University Writing Lab helps writers on Purdue's campus.