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 webpage.
Italicize the title if it is a book, journal, website, or film.
Add the title of the container if needed.
Include other contributors if required.
Add the version, number, or edition if applicable.
Include the publisher.
Include the publication date.
Add the location or page numbers if needed.
End with the medium or access information if required by your assignment.
Format the citation with a hanging indent.
Double-space the citation.
Follow the specific MLA rules for the source type you are citing.