Start with the author’s last name, first name.
Add the title of the source in quotation marks for short works.
Italicize the title of a book, website, journal, or film.
Include the title of the container if the source is part of a larger work.
Add other contributors if needed, such as editors or translators.
Include the version, number, or edition if applicable.
List the publisher.
Add the publication date.
Include the location or page numbers if required.
Add the URL, DOI, or permalink for online sources.
End with the access date if the source has no publication date or if required by your instructor.
Format the citation with a hanging indent.
Alphabetize the Works Cited list by the author’s last name.