MLA Citation Guide (MLA 8th edition)

• Magazine Article From a Library Database - One Author
• Magazine Article From a Library Database - Two Authors
• Magazine Article From a Library Database - Unknown Author
• Magazine Article From a Website
• Magazine Article in Print - One Author
• Magazine Article in Print - Two or More Authors
• Magazine Article in Print - Unknown Author
• In-Text Citation For Two or More Authors/Editors
• Citing Three or More Authors

Not sure whether your article is from a magazine? Look for these characteristics:

Popular magazines:

• Main purpose is to entertain, sell products or promote a viewpoint.
• Appeal to the general public.
• Often have many photos and illustrations, as well as many advertisements.
• Author may or may not have subject expertise.
• Name and credentials of authors often NOT provided.
• Articles tend to be short –less than 5 pages.
• Unlikely to have a bibliography or references list.

Trade magazines:

• Main purpose is to update and inform readers on current trends in a specific industry or trade.
• Audience is members of a specific industry or trade or professors and students in that trade or industry.
• May have photos and numerous advertisements, but still assume that readers understand specific jargon of the profession.
• Usually published by an association.
• Authors are professionals working in the specific industry or trade.

Note: All citations should be double spaced and have a hanging indent in a Reference List.

A "hanging indent" means that each subsequent line after the first line of your citation should be indented by 0.5 inches.