Research Guides: ENG 111: Write & Cite

When and Why to Cite Sources

Citing is Important - Why?

What are Citations?

In-Text (Paranthetical) Citations

Formatting MLA Works Cited Page

Pull everything together to share your argument and your evidence. Tie ideas from your sources together with your own thoughts and analysis to make a compelling case.

Style Guides

Always check with your instructor on what format specifications to use for a particular class or assignment, especially when citing electronic resources including material found in library databases.

How to use MLA Style
MLA Style guide document from the Barksdale Library. Based on the 9th edition. Created by your friendly Librarian at DCC. This resource includes MANY examples of citations for every kind of resource.
MLA Style Cheat Sheet - Core Elements
Given out in ENG 111 classes - this is the two page document that gets you started on correctly citing your sources in MLA format.
How to Use APA Style
APA Style guide document from the Barksdale Library. Based on the 7th edition. Created by your friendly Librarian at DCC. This resource includes MANY examples of citations for every kind of resource.

MLA Citation Style - a helpful Guide
Helpful guide on citing all kinds of sources in MLA style. Plenty of examples and links to additional resources. Helpful tools to create citations on the fly.
DCC Guide to Citation Styles
See our handy guide for more information about citations or a specific style. Good examples for citations - APA, MLA, Chicago.
MLA Citation Examples from VCU
From the Writing Center at VCU.
Long Island University MLA Style Guide
This thorough guide shows you how to cite references in current (9th edition) MLA style. Includes plenty of examples, document templates, and annotated bibliography instructions.
Excelsior Online Writing Lab
OWL from Excelsior is an excellent resource that offers assistance for writing skills and more, including examples for APA and MLA styles. This site contains exercises and tutorials.
Writing Tips & Tools from UNC
Handouts, resources, and helpful tools for writing a paper, citation styles, various types of writing assignments, and how to write for specific contexts.

Format your Paper

Set of Sample Papers in MLA Style from MLA.