How to Cite Annual Reports in MLA
The Modern Language Association's citation system, which is used primarily for work in literature and the humanities, allows for citation of sources in a number of types of writing. If you need to reference an annual report in your paper, be sure to give credit to your source in-text and on the "Works Cited" page to avoid plagiarism.
Citing an Annual Report
Cite an annual report on the "Works Cited" page using the following format:
Name of Company. Annual Report Title [italicized], Publication Date. Medium. Date Accessed (if from Internet).
Here is an example:
Spirit Corp. 2012 Annual Report [italicized], 2013. Web. 15 April 2013.
To give credit to your source in-text, place the company name in parentheses. For example:
One company's annual report claimed it gave 2 percent of its income to charity (Spirit Corp.).
References
- MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers (7th ed.)
- Purdue Online Writing Lab: MLA Works Cited -- Electronic Sources
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