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Librarian for Literature

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Arianne Hartsell-Gundy
she/her/hers
Contact:
William R. Perkins Library, 233G
Duke University, Box 90195
Durham, NC 27708
arianne.hartsell.gundy@duke.edu
library.duke.edu/research/humanities
919-660-5881
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Elements of a Citation

Example MLA Article Citation (Click to Enlarge)

Common elements of an article citation
  • Author
  • Article Title
  • Source Title (Journal, Magazine, or Newspaper)
  • Volume & Issue
  • Date
  • Pages
  • Format: Print or Online (if online, include: database name, access date, and/or DOI)

Example MLA Book Citation (Click to Enlarge)

Common elements of a book citation
  • Author
  • Book Title
  • Publisher Location
  • Publisher
  • Publication Date
  • Format