Independent Research
MLA 8 Citation
How to Cite a PDF of a Print Article in MLA 8
Cite the article as you would cite any article found online or in a database. In the location spot at the end of the citation, include the article's web address instead of the DOI.
For example:
For example:
Evaluating Websites
Academic versus Credible Resources
• Scholarly or peer-reviewed journal articles are written by scholars or professionals who are experts in their fields. In the sciences and social sciences, they often publish research results. (Google Scholar and PubMed, in addition to the more academic databases, are excellent places to locate scholarly journal articles.)
• Substantive news articles are reliable sources of information on events and issues of public concern.
• Popular articles reflect the tastes of the general public and are often meant as entertainment.
• Sensational and tabloid articles intend to arouse strong curiosity, interest, or reaction. They do not follow the standards of journalistic ethics. They are not factually accurate.
(Source: Cornell University Library)
• Substantive news articles are reliable sources of information on events and issues of public concern.
• Popular articles reflect the tastes of the general public and are often meant as entertainment.
• Sensational and tabloid articles intend to arouse strong curiosity, interest, or reaction. They do not follow the standards of journalistic ethics. They are not factually accurate.
(Source: Cornell University Library)
Bias and Credibilty
How to Format Your GoogleDoc for Works Cited Hanging Alignment