The document provides guidelines for citing sources using MLA format. It states that failing to include citations, using an incorrect citation format, improperly formatting quotes or titles will result in point deductions on assignments. It emphasizes taking thorough notes on research sources including author, title, publisher and date. The document then provides instructions for formatting in-text citations, block quotes, and structured listings of references in a Works Cited section, using examples for books, journal articles, online sources and Wikipedia.