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How to Cite Images in MLA Style

The Modern Language Association style, otherwise known as MLA style, is a style of writing and citing that is widely used in college research papers and high school essays. It is also a popular style amongst most writers and professors that are not of the medical or legal profession. When using the MLA style of writing, or any style, you must cite your sources, even images. MLA has a format for the citation of images.

Instructions

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      Set your word processing margins. The first line must be set all the way to the left, and any lines after the first line must be indented five spaces. To do this, drag the small bottom arrow on the ruler at the top of the document five spaces to the right.

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      Type the artist's name. Enter last name, comma and then first name. End it with a period.

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      Enter the title of the image in italics and end it with a period.

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      Enter the year that the image was created or printed, followed by a period.

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      Enter the type of image it is, like "painting," followed by a period.

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      Type the owner of the image, enter a comma, and then the city or country of origin.

    • 7

      Enter where you viewed the image. Name the library or museum, enter "Web" if it is online.

    • 8

      Enter the date that you view the image. Type the day, month, then year.

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