Primary Sources: Examples for Works Cited Lists

Motion picture

APA Kopelson, A. (Producer), & Stone, O. (Writer/Director). (1986). Platoon  [Motion Picture]. United States: Hemdale Film Corporation  Important Elements:
  • Author's name
  • Recipient's name
  • Date written
  • Name of collection
  • Name of depository
  • Depository's location

Note: Spacing is important. For example, compare Chicago, MLA, and Turabian. Consult individual guides for exact spacing.

 

Chicago

Platoon. DVD. Produced by Arnold Kopelson and directed by Oliver Stone.  Hemdale Film Corporation, 1986. (Documentation One)

MLA

Platoon.  Prod. Arnold Kopelson. Dir. Oliver Stone. Perf. Tom Berenger, Willem Dafoe, and Charlie Sheen.  Hemdale Film Corporation, 1986.

Turabian

Platoon. 1986. Produced by Arnold Kopelson and directed by Oliver Stone. 120 min. Hemdale Film Corporation. Videocassette.

This page is adapted  from Lawton, Kelley A. and Laura Cousineau. "Assembling a List of Works Cited in your Paper." 3 Nov. 2003. Duke University. 22 April, 2004. <http://www.lib.duke.edu/libguide/citing.htm>.

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