1. The entry author's name, Last name, comma, First name, period.
2. "Entry Heading or Article Title" in quotations, followed by a period.
3. The Title of the Encyclopedia or Dictionary italicized followed by a period.
4. Edition number (if any). The place of publication, colon, the publisher, and the date, period.
5. Medium of publication consulted . (Print)
6. If you need additional lines to finish your citation, always indent 5 letters after the first line in your citation.

(Note: If you are using a common reference book (World Book, The Encyclopedia Americana), do not list place of publication or publisher. List only title edition and date and the medium of publication consulted.Authors for individual articles are often acknowledged at the end of the article. For initials, locate author key.)

Spalding, Thomas. “Jesuits.” Encyclopedia of Catholicism. San Francisco:
     Harper, 1995. Print.

 
(Note: If the article has no author, begin with the article title.)

“Coal.” The Encyclopedia Americana. 2007 ed. Print