A Works Cited page for a history research paper on the Little Rock Nine is created by following MLA or APA style guidelines, with entries arranged alphabetically and formatted with necessary bibliographical elements. This page begins on a new sheet following the end of the research paper and includes properly formatted citations of all sources used.
To create a properly formatted Works Cited page for a research paper on the Little Rock Nine, we will follow the MLA or APA documentation style, as assigned by your instructor. The Works Cited page should start on a new page following the end of your paper and should be titled 'Works Cited' if you're using MLA documentation style or 'References' if you're using APA style, centered at the top of the page.
By MLA or APA guidelines, each source should include necessary bibliographical elements such as the author's name, the title of the source, the title of the container, other contributors, version, number, publisher, publication date, and location. Sources should be arranged alphabetically by the author's last name. If an author's name is not available, the title should be used instead. Remember to double-space the entire Works Cited page, and if a citation extends beyond one line, indent subsequent lines half an inch from the left margin. Given that you may use a range of sources, ensure that each entry follows the correct format for its type (e.g., books, articles, websites, interviews). If available, use the 'Cite' button from online archives for a starting point and then double-check citations to ensure accuracy.
Below is an example of how five sources might be formatted on a Works Cited page in MLA style:
- Beals, Melba Pattillo. Warriors Don't Cry A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High. Pocket Books, 1995.
- Roberts, Gene, and Hank Klibanoff. The Race Beat: The Press, the Civil Rights Struggle, and the Awakening of a Nation. Knopf, 2006.
- 'Little Rock Nine.' Encyclopedia Britannica Online, Encyclopedia Britannica, 12 Feb. 2021, www.britannica.com/event/Little-Rock-Nine.
- LaNier, Carlotta Walls, and Lisa Frazier Page. A Mighty Long Way: My Journey to Justice at Little Rock Central High School. One World/Ballantine, 2009.
- 'Little Rock School Desegregation (1957).' National Parks Service, U.S. Department of the Interior, www.nps.gov/articles/littlerockdesegregation.htm.
Students must ensure their citations adhere to MLA requirements and are specific to their reference material. It's recommended to consult the official MLA Style Guide or the APA Handbook for detailed guidelines.