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MLA Style

Modern Language Association (MLA) style is used primarily for research papers in the arts and humanities. Below is the style guide from the MLA.

Modern Language Association. (2021). (9th ed.). MLA Handbook. New York: Modern Language Association of America. The call number is LB2369 .M52 2021. Copies of the manual can be found in the reference collections in the University, Science, and Dewey Libraries.

MLA Handbook by The Modern Language Association of America
Call Number: University Library Reference LB2369 .G53 2016
ISBN: 9781603293518
Publication Date: 2021-04-22
Relied on by generations of writers, the MLA Handbook is published by the Modern Language Association and is the only official, authorized book on MLA style.

MLA Handbook Plus
As a companion to the ninth edition of the handbook, the Libraries also provide access to MLA Handbook Plus, which includes example citations not found in the handbook, FAQs about citing sources, a practice template, and paper-formatting guidelines. (authentication required off-campus)

MLA Style Resources from Purdue OWL

The Online Writing Lab (OWL) at Purdue University offers excellent resources for MLA style.

MLA Formatting and Style Guide