MLA format for citing 
an ARTICLE from an ONLINE DATABASE you use during research

Author (Last name, First name) ______________________________________________

“Article Title” ___________________________________________________________

Title of Publication _______________________________________________________

Date of publication _______________________________________________________

Name of Service _____________________ Name of Database _____________________

Library used, City ______________________________ Date of access ______________

<URL of service’s home page> ______________________________________________


 

Sample Citation

Smith, Lynn. “Putting a Spin on the Truth with Statistics and Studies." Los Angeles Times June 2001. E1+. SIRS Researcher. SIRS Knowledge Source. Library of Virginia, Richmond. 5 Apr. 2002. < http://sks.sirs.com>.


 
 

Osbourn Park High School Library...........................................Sept. 2004

Osbourn Park High School Homepage http://www.pwcs.edu/osbournpark/ .
OPHS Online Search Plan: http://booklady9.home.comcast.net/srchplan.htm.