Question

in mla format, how should the works cited page be organized?
a. by source type (books, articles, website, etc.)
b. by the importance of each source to your argument
c. by the date of publication, from oldest to newest
d. alphabetically by the first word of each entry (usually the author’s last name)

Explanation:

In MLA format, the Works Cited page is organized alphabetically by the first word of each entry, which is typically the author's last name. Source type, importance, or publication date order are not MLA's Works Cited organization methods.

Answer:

D. Alphabetically by the first word of each entry (usually the author’s last name)