How to Cite From a Scholarly Project

Using data from a scholarly project can help support and strengthen the facts in your research paper. However, any time you use information that comes from another original source, you must attribute the data so that you are not charged with plagiarism. When it comes to attributing data from a scholarly project, the Modern Language Association (MLA) has guidelines to follow for digital sources, such as online articles and books. Following the MLA guidelines makes it easy for the reader of your paper to locate the original source for more information.

Instructions

  1. In-Text Citations

    • 1

      Write the title of the project. Scholarly projects have formal names, which you must mention when citing the project. If the work is named "The Homeless in America Project," you would cite the project in the text of your paper by writing, "According to 'The Homeless in America Project,'" followed by the information you wish to provide.

    • 2

      Provide the date for the project. This lets readers know how recent the information is. For instance, if "The Homeless in America Project" was conducted in 2010, you could say, "The 2010 'Homeless in America Project' states that...." Or, if you are providing a parenthetical citation for your data, you would include the date of the project in parentheses after the information that it represents. For example, "'The Homeless in America Project' explains... (2010)."

    • 3

      Name the leader of the project. Projects may be led by anyone from scholars to students. You must give credit to those who are spearheading the project by writing their full names into your paper. For instance, it might read, "According to 'The Homeless in America Project,' Dr. Edward Lawrence explains...."

    References Page

    • 4

      Include a references page at the end of your research paper. This page lists the materials and sources that you used to attribute your information.

    • 5

      Write the name of the scholarly project. Underline the title and close the title with a period.

    • 6

      List the project leader's full name. Close with a period.

    • 7

      Add the date when the information was published, including month and year. Close with a period.

    • 8

      Include the name of the foundation performing the project, such as a university, research center or organization.

    • 9

      List the the URL of an electronic source's website.

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