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MLA Style Guide

Journals Articles

Author Last Name, Given Name(s). "Article Title." Title of Journal, vol. volume number, no. issue number, Year, pp. page-page. Name of Database, URL or doi. Accessed Date (Optional).

 

Works Cited

In-text citation

Journal article, in print

Pavlou, Victoria. "Understanding Art: Preparing Generalist School Teachers to Teach Art with Artworks." The International Journal of Art and Design Education, vol. 34, no 2, 2015, pp. 192-205.

(Pavlou 194)

Journal article, with URL, 2 authors

Gullifer, Judith, and Graham A. Tyson. “Exploring University Students’ Perceptions of Plagiarism: A Focus Group Study.” Studies in Higher Education, vol. 35, no. 4, June 2010, pp. 463–481. Academic Search Complete, search.ebscohost.com.library.sheridanc.on.ca/login.aspx?direct=true&db=a9h&AN=51312499&site=ehost-live&scope=site. 

(Gullifer and Tyson 463)

Journal article, with DOI, 3 or more authors

Leonard, Michelle, et al. "Perceptions of Plagiarism by STEM Graduate Students: A Case Study." Science and Engineering Ethics, vol. 21, no. 6, 2015, pp. 1587-1608. doi:10.1007/s11948-014-9604-2.

(Leonard et al. 1588)

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