MLA 8 was supposed to streamline the process, allowing authors to cite sources more precisely and simply while insisting that all source types follow the same structure. This implies that books, websites, magazines, movies, images, and all other forms of materials now follow the same structure. The goal is to make it easier for researchers to find and use the right sources. Books are still the most common form of secondary source material, but with MLA 8 you can also reference articles, interviews, podcasts, film/video clips, and websites. You can include hyperlinks within your references, which should lead readers to additional resources. References are included at the end of your paper or article. They are identified by number and date sequence: (1), (2), etc. Within these references, authors list other works cited on the topic being discussed. These could be articles, books, videos, websites, and even another person's work such as a doctoral dissertation. It is important to note that references do not replace the need for critical thinking. Authors should never claim that something occurred, existed, happened, would have occurred, or some other fact-based assertion without providing sources for their claims. Additionally, references should be relevant to the paper or article they are included in.