MLA Overview
MLA citation style is most frequently used in the humanities, e.g. literature, languages, art. The MLA Handbook was first published by the Modern Language Association in 1951.
MLA style relies on parenthetical citations (author, page number) for material that is quoted, summarized or paraphrased in the text of a paper. The sources referenced in parenthetical citations are compiled at the end of the paper as a Works Cited list.
MLA Style Manual
MLA Handbook (9th edition)
The ninth edition of the MLA Handbook includes extensive details about citing sources, paraphrasing, quoting and formatting papers. New sections discuss inclusive language, notes and annotated bibliographies.
Call Number: Shields Library Reference LB2369 .M52 2021 and other locationsISBN: 9781603293518Publication Date: 2021
MLA Guides
- Using MLA Format (Modern Language Association) Includes example citations, an interactive practice template and sample papers formatted in MLA style.
- MLA Formatting and Style Guide (Purdue Online Writing Lab) Summarizes MLA style guidelines and provides numerous citation examples.
- MLA Citation Quick Guide (UC Davis Library) This one page handout provides several examples of in-text citations and sources formatted for a Works Cited list.