Historical document

Works cited entry

United States Constitution. 1789. Documents from the Continental Congress and the Constitutional Convention, 1774-1789. Lib. of Cong., n.d. Web. 30 Sept. 2009.

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  • Begin with the author of the document, if there is one. Otherwise, begin with the title.

  • Titles of historical documents are not italicized.

  • For a print version, give publication information as for a selection in an anthology.

  • For an online version, cite as a short work from a Web site.

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