In Baker's teen years she struggled to have a healthy relationship with her mother, Carrie McDonald, who did not want Josephine to become an entertainer, and scolded her for not tending to Baker's second husband, Willie Baker, whom she had married in 1921 at age 15.
Writing a Bibliography: MLA Format. Below are standard formats and examples for basic bibliographic information recommended by the Modern Language Association (MLA). For more information on the MLA format, see http://www.mla.org/style_faq.
As an English/Art History double major, Josie will often use the Modern Language Association (MLA) style to cite sources in her papers. This style is used for literature, arts, and humanities. MLA style uses a Works Cited list at the end to provide the full details of the sources consulted. Look at the following MLA citations from Josie's paper on Buffy the Vampire Slayer and note the elements usually required when writing complete citations. Be sure to keep track of this information as you gather your sources during the research process. You'll need it later when you write your paper.