Skip to content

How to Cite a Poem in AGLC (4th edition)

Learn how to cite poems, verse, and poetry from anthologies or collections in AGLC format (4th edition). This guide includes the reference list format, in-text citation examples, and key formatting rules.

AGLC Bibliography Format

Here is the standard AGLC format for citing a poem in your bibliography:

AGLC Example for a Poem

A complete AGLC reference for a poem, formatted by the official AGLC CSL style definition — the same engine that powers the generator on this site:

Whitcombe, Iris, “Reading Room at Dusk” in Owen Pratt (ed), Collected Poems, 1990-2010 (Lakeshore Press, 2012) 112

Matching in-text citation: Iris Whitcombe, “Reading Room at Dusk” in Owen Pratt (ed), Collected Poems, 1990-2010 (Lakeshore Press, 2012) 112.

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Gather source information: Collect the author name, title, publication date, and URL or DOI for your poem.
  2. Format the reference: Arrange the elements following the AGLC (4th edition) template shown above.
  3. Create the in-text citation: Add a parenthetical or narrative citation in your paper where you reference this source.
  4. Add to your bibliography: Include the full formatted citation at the end of your paper.
  5. Double-check formatting: Verify italics, punctuation, capitalization, and hanging indents match AGLC requirements.

Evidence and review notes

Worked examples are generated by citeproc from the published CSL definition, not written by a language model.

CSL style record: aglc.csl

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I cite a poem in AGLC?
To cite a poem in AGLC (4th edition), include the author, title, date, and source location. Use our free citation generator for automatic formatting.
What is the AGLC format for a poem citation?
The AGLC format for a poem is: Whitcombe, Iris, “Reading Room at Dusk” in Owen Pratt (ed), Collected Poems, 1990-2010 (Lakeshore Press, 2012) 112
What does the in-text citation look like for a poem in AGLC?
In AGLC, the in-text citation for the example above is Iris Whitcombe, “Reading Room at Dusk” in Owen Pratt (ed), Collected Poems, 1990-2010 (Lakeshore Press, 2012) 112.

Generate This Citation Automatically

Skip the manual formatting. Paste a DOI, URL, or ISBN into CitationEasy and get a perfectly formatted AGLC citation in seconds.

Cite in AGLC Now →

Generate this citation

Paste a URL, DOI, ISBN, or the source details and get a finished AGLC citation for a Poem.

Open the Poem Citation Generator →

Bibliography Studio

Saved citations build a full bibliography in the Studio

Open Bibliography Studio

Cite a Poem in Other Styles

Cite Other Sources in AGLC

More Resources