Research Methodology and Writing

Research Methodology Research Methodology and Writingand Writing

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MLA P. 181-212: MLA P. 181-212: Citing Web Publication Citing Web Publication

Types of Web PublicationsTypes of Web Publications

A)A) Non-periodical PublicationNon-periodical Publication

B)B) A Scholarly JournalA Scholarly Journal

C)C) A Periodical Publication in an Online A Periodical Publication in an Online DatabaseDatabase

D)D) Additional Common Sources Additional Common Sources

(Ex. TV broadcast, films, video recordings, (Ex. TV broadcast, films, video recordings, etc.)etc.)

A) Non-Periodical PublicationA) Non-Periodical Publication

a) A work cited only on the weba) A work cited only on the web

b) A work in the web cited with printb) A work in the web cited with print

publication datapublication data

c) A work on the web cited withc) A work on the web cited with

publication data for another medium besidespublication data for another medium besides

printprint

Basic Items for Web PublicationsBasic Items for Web Publications

AuthorAuthor Title of the workTitle of the work Title of the overall web site (Title of the overall web site (italicizeditalicized)) Publisher or sponsor of the site (Publisher or sponsor of the site (N.p. if not availableN.p. if not available)) Date of publication (day, month, and year; Date of publication (day, month, and year; n.d. if not n.d. if not

availableavailable)) Medium of publication (Web)Medium of publication (Web) Date of access (day, month, and year)Date of access (day, month, and year)

a) A Work Cited Only on the Weba) A Work Cited Only on the Web

Ex.Ex.

Green, Joshua. “The Rove Presidency.” Green, Joshua. “The Rove Presidency.” TheThe

Atlantic.comAtlantic.com.. Atlantic Monthly Group, Atlantic Monthly Group, Sept.Sept.

20072007. Web. 15 May 2008.. Web. 15 May 2008.

b) A Work in the Web Cited with b) A Work in the Web Cited with Print Publication DataPrint Publication Data

Ex. Ex.

Cascard, Anthony J. Cascard, Anthony J. Ideologies of History in theIdeologies of History in the

Spanish Golden AgeSpanish Golden Age. . University Park:University Park:

Pennsylvania State UP, 1997.Pennsylvania State UP, 1997. Pen StatePen State

Romance StudiesRomance Studies. Web. 12 Mar. 2007.. Web. 12 Mar. 2007.

Note: Need to indicate web since it’s not possible thatNote: Need to indicate web since it’s not possible that

you can have the printed publication here in Taiwanyou can have the printed publication here in Taiwan

c) A Work on the Web Cited withc) A Work on the Web Cited withPublication Data for Another Medium besides Publication Data for Another Medium besides

PrintPrint Ex.Ex.

Currin, John. Currin, John. Blond AngelBlond Angel. 2001. Indiana. 2001. Indiana

Museum of Art. Museum of Art. IMA: It’s My ArtIMA: It’s My Art. Web.. Web.

9 May 2007.9 May 2007.

Note: It is a painting. But it’s not quite possible that you viewed the original work. InstNote: It is a painting. But it’s not quite possible that you viewed the original work. Instead, you used the digital version on line. Therefore, you need to indicate the on-line ead, you used the digital version on line. Therefore, you need to indicate the on-line source.source. It is the same if you use a film for your source.It is the same if you use a film for your source.

Quiz: What does the yellow part of Quiz: What does the yellow part of the below entry indicate?the below entry indicate?

Currin, John. Currin, John. Blond AngelBlond Angel. 2001. Indiana. 2001. Indiana

Museum of Art. Museum of Art. IMA: It’s My ArtIMA: It’s My Art. Web.. Web.

9 May 2007.9 May 2007.


Currin, John. Currin, John. Blond AngelBlond Angel. 2001. . 2001. IndianaIndiana

Museum of ArtMuseum of Art. . IMA: It’s My ArtIMA: It’s My Art. Web.. Web.

9 May 2007.9 May 2007.

B) A Scholarly Journal (Published B) A Scholarly Journal (Published On-Line Only)On-Line Only)

Ex.Ex.

Ouellette, Marc. “Theories, Memories, Bodies, aOuellette, Marc. “Theories, Memories, Bodies, and Artists.” Editorial. nd Artists.” Editorial. ReconstructionReconstruction 7.4 (200 7.4 (2007): 7): n. pagn. pag. Web. 5 June 2008.. Web. 5 June 2008.

Note: It’s almost the same as using an article in a scholarly journal in print form, excepNote: It’s almost the same as using an article in a scholarly journal in print form, except for the items of “web” and date of access. Therefore, if there is no pagination, you t for the items of “web” and date of access. Therefore, if there is no pagination, you need to indicate it. need to indicate it.


Ouellette, Marc. “Theories, Memories, Bodies, aOuellette, Marc. “Theories, Memories, Bodies, and Artists.” Editorial. nd Artists.” Editorial. ReconstructionReconstruction 7.4 (200 7.4 (2007):7): n. pag. Web. 5 June 2008. n. pag. Web. 5 June 2008.

Note:Note: Here “Editorial” means it’s not really an article but only the editor’s comment.Here “Editorial” means it’s not really an article but only the editor’s comment.

****** C) A Periodical Publication in C) A Periodical Publication in an Online Databasean Online Database

Ex.Ex.Tolson, Nancy. “Making Books Available: TheTolson, Nancy. “Making Books Available: The Role of Early Libraries, Librarians, andRole of Early Libraries, Librarians, and Booksellers in the Promotion of AfricanBooksellers in the Promotion of African American Children’s Literature.” American Children’s Literature.” AfricanAfrican American ReviewAmerican Review 32.1 (1998): 9-16. 32.1 (1998): 9-16. JSTORJSTOR.. Web. 5 June 2008.Web. 5 June 2008.

Note: Again, if you did not use the print form of source but digital medium instead, you should givNote: Again, if you did not use the print form of source but digital medium instead, you should give your reader the correct access to it.e your reader the correct access to it.


Tolson, Nancy. “Making Books Available: TheTolson, Nancy. “Making Books Available: The

Role of Early Libraries, Librarians, andRole of Early Libraries, Librarians, and

Booksellers in the Promotion of AfricanBooksellers in the Promotion of African

American Children’s Literature.” American Children’s Literature.” AfricanAfrican

American ReviewAmerican Review 32.1 (1998): 9-16. 32.1 (1998): 9-16. JSTORJSTOR..

Web. 5 June 2008.Web. 5 June 2008.


Tolson, Nancy. “Making Books Available: TheTolson, Nancy. “Making Books Available: The




American ReviewAmerican Review 32.1 (1998): 9-16. 32.1 (1998): 9-16. JSTORJSTOR..

Web. 5 June 2008.Web. 5 June 2008.

Quiz: What is missing if it is a Quiz: What is missing if it is a scholarly periodical article in print scholarly periodical article in print

form?form?Tolson, Nancy. “Making Books Available: TheTolson, Nancy. “Making Books Available: The




American ReviewAmerican Review 32.1 (1998): 9-16. 32.1 (1998): 9-16.

D) Citing Additional Common D) Citing Additional Common Sources: Sources: A FilmA Film

Ex. (1)Ex. (1)It’s a Wonderful LifeIt’s a Wonderful Life. Dir. Frank Capra. Perf.. Dir. Frank Capra. Perf. James Stewart, Donna Reed, LionelJames Stewart, Donna Reed, Lionel Barrymore, and Thomas Mitchell. Barrymore, and Thomas Mitchell. RKO, 194RKO, 194

66.. Film.Film.

Note: Arrange the entry by the title (should be italicized) if you generally refer to the fiNote: Arrange the entry by the title (should be italicized) if you generally refer to the film (since unlike a literary work, there are so many contributors in a film productiolm (since unlike a literary work, there are so many contributors in a film production). In such case, director and distributer are essential. You may or may not include n). In such case, director and distributer are essential. You may or may not include performers. Be alert to the format of the yellow part.performers. Be alert to the format of the yellow part.

D) Citing Additional Common D) Citing Additional Common Sources: Sources: A FilmA Film

Ex. (2)Ex. (2)

Chaplin, Charles, dir. Chaplin, Charles, dir. Modern TimesModern Times. Perf.. Perf.

Chaplin and Paulette Goddard. United Artists,Chaplin and Paulette Goddard. United Artists,

1936. Film.1936. Film.

Note: If you focus specifically on the part of the director, arrange by the director’s namNote: If you focus specifically on the part of the director, arrange by the director’s name. If on the part of adapter, arrange by the adapter’s name, and so on, and so forth. e. If on the part of adapter, arrange by the adapter’s name, and so on, and so forth.


Chaplin, Charles, dir. Chaplin, Charles, dir. Modern TimesModern Times. Perf.. Perf.

Chaplin and Paulette Goddard. Chaplin and Paulette Goddard. United Artists,United Artists,

1936.1936. Film. Film.


Mifune, Toshiro, perfMifune, Toshiro, perf. . RashomonRashomon. Dir. Akira. Dir. Akira

Kurosawa. Daiei, 1950. Film.Kurosawa. Daiei, 1950. Film.

Quiz: Why isn’t “perf.” capitalized?Quiz: Why isn’t “perf.” capitalized?


Mifune, Toshiro, perf. Mifune, Toshiro, perf. RashomonRashomon. Dir. Akira. Dir. Akira

Kurosawa. Daiei, 1950, Film.Kurosawa. Daiei, 1950, Film.

D) Citing Additional Common D) Citing Additional Common Sources: Sources: A Video RecordingA Video Recording

Ex. (1)Ex. (1)

It’s a Wonderful LifeIt’s a Wonderful Life. Dir. Frank Capra. Perf.. Dir. Frank Capra. Perf.

James Stewart, Donna Reed, LionelJames Stewart, Donna Reed, Lionel

Barrymore, and Thomas Mitchell. 1946.Barrymore, and Thomas Mitchell. 1946.

Republic, 2001. DVDRepublic, 2001. DVD..


It’s a Wonderful LifeIt’s a Wonderful Life. Dir. Frank Capra. Perf.. Dir. Frank Capra. Perf.

James Stewart, Donna Reed, LionelJames Stewart, Donna Reed, Lionel

Barrymore, and Thomas Mitchell. Barrymore, and Thomas Mitchell. 1946.1946.

Republic, 2001. DVD.Republic, 2001. DVD.

Quiz: What difference between the two Quiz: What difference between the two examples do the yellow parts indicate?examples do the yellow parts indicate?

It’s a Wonderful LifeIt’s a Wonderful Life. Dir. Frank Capra. Perf.. Dir. Frank Capra. Perf. James Stewart, Donna Reed, LionelJames Stewart, Donna Reed, Lionel Barrymore, and Thomas Mitchell. Barrymore, and Thomas Mitchell. RKO, 1946RKO, 1946.. Film.Film.

It’s a Wonderful LifeIt’s a Wonderful Life. Dir. Frank Capra. Perf.. Dir. Frank Capra. Perf. James Stewart, Donna Reed, LionelJames Stewart, Donna Reed, Lionel Barrymore, and Thomas Mitchell. Barrymore, and Thomas Mitchell. 1946.1946. Republic, 2001. DVD.Republic, 2001. DVD.

D) Citing Additional Common D) Citing Additional Common Sources: Sources: Other TypesOther Types

Examples:Examples:• TelevisionTelevision• Radio BroadcastRadio Broadcast• Sound RecordingSound Recording• A Work of Visual ArtsA Work of Visual Arts• OthersOthers

• Check P. 193 onward.Check P. 193 onward.

RemindersReminders

No need of subtitle for a scholarly journalNo need of subtitle for a scholarly journal

Ex. Ex.

. . . . . . Renascence: Essays on Values in LiteratureRenascence: Essays on Values in Literature 58.2 (2005) 135-52.58.2 (2005) 135-52.

RemindersReminders

Please give the full title of a scholarly journal.Please give the full title of a scholarly journal.

Ex. Ex.

. . . . . . MLNMLN 111.5 (1996): 835-71. Web. . . . 111.5 (1996): 835-71. Web. . . .

Modern Language NoteModern Language Note

* Search it on Google by typing the acrobat and journal* Search it on Google by typing the acrobat and journal

RemindersReminders

Please pay more attention to capitalization of Please pay more attention to capitalization of title.title.

Remember to italicize the title of a book even Remember to italicize the title of a book even when it appears in the quotation mark.when it appears in the quotation mark.

Remember to use UP for university press.Remember to use UP for university press.

Do not write Do not write cc before year of publication. before year of publication.

ReminderReminder

No italics if it is a book in the book titleNo italics if it is a book in the book title

Ex.Ex.

Parkes, Adam. Parkes, Adam. Kazuo Ishiguro’sKazuo Ishiguro’s tthe Remains of he Remains of the Daythe Day: A Reader’s Guide: A Reader’s Guide. . . .. . . .

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