Russian Language and Literature

Citations are a vital part of the research process. They allow the reader to locate sources used as part of your research, lend credibility to your argumentation, and demonstrate your ability to participate in a scholarly dialogue. Proper citations also give credit to the original authors of the sources or ideas you are using. Without these citations, it is impossible to avoid plagiarism.

The disciplines of Russian Language and Literature generally use MLA (Modern Language Association) Style. To be sure you are using the correct style, check with your professor.

MLA (Modern Language Association) Style, 8th Edition

Resources for Learning about MLA

• MLA Style Center - Writing resources from the Modern Language Association.
• MLA Tutorial - Interactive video walkthrough of MLA formatting, created by Hunter's Rockowitz Writing Center.
• MLA Handout - Comprehensive worksheet created by Hunter's Rockowitz Writing Center.
• University of Texas Writing Center Handouts - A large and useful repository of handouts covering everything from MLA formatting to proper use of Oxford commas.
• MLA Style Blog - Information and answers for unusual formats and citation questions.
• MLA Tutorials - Purdue OWL tutorials on MLA style.

Quick Guides for Formatting Citations Using MLA

• Purdue OWL MLA Guide - A guide to creating and understanding citations in APA format.
• Penn State University MLA Quick Guide - Research guide with rules for citation and examples.
• MLA Works Cited Quick Guide - Brief visual guide from the APA on formatting citations
• Excelsior OWL on MLA - Another guide to creating and understanding citations in APA format.

Most databases offer the option to generate a citation based on the selected resource. This is often a helpful starting point, but not always entirely accurate. Be sure to check the database-generated citations before using them in your bibliography.

In an EBSCO database (like SocINDEX), the citation option will look like the image below. Click "Cite" to bring up the menu of citation formats shown.

In a ProQuest database (like ProQuest Social Sciences Premium Collection), the citation option will look like the image below. Click "Cite" to bring up the menu of citation formats shown.