Start with the author’s last name, then first name.
Put the title of the source in quotation marks if it is an article, essay, or web page.
Italicize the title if it is a book, journal, website, or other standalone work.
Include the title of the container if the source is part of a larger work.
Add other contributors if required, such as editors or translators.
Include the version, edition, or volume number if applicable.
Add the publisher’s name.
Include the publication date.
Add the location or page numbers if needed.
Include the URL, DOI, or database name for online sources.
Format the entry with a hanging indent.
Alphabetize the Works Cited list by the author’s last name.
