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MLA Citation Guide (9th Edition): Unpublished Manuscript or Paper

Unpublished Manuscripts or Papers

Unpublished Manuscript

Works Cited List Citation

Author. “Title of Manuscript/Document.”. date of composition (at least year), along with "the name and location of the library, research institution, or personal collection housing the material."


Examples:

Henderson, George Wylie. Baby Lou and the Angel Bud. 22 July 1991. Collection of Roslyn Kirkland Allen, New York.
In-Text Citation

(Last Name Page Number)

 

Examples: 

(Henderson 47)

Student Paper (including if you are citing your own previous work)

Works Cited List Citation

Author. “Title of the Paper.” date of composition. Name of the Course, Name of the Institution, type of work (optional).

Note: this does not extend to MA or PhD theses, which are public-facing works. Use the guidelines for citing a dissertation/thesis instead.


Examples:

Leland, Dina. “Designing Websites in the Disinformation Age: A Generational Comparison.” 4 May 2022. CSC 605 User Experience, Phillips Academy, student paper.
In-Text Citation

(Last Name Page Number)

 

Examples: 

(Leland 8)