MLA Handbook for Writers of Research PapersExamples in this guide are based on the 7th edition of the MLA Handbook. Check with your professors to see which version of MLA style you should use as a new edition was recently published. MLA 8th edition help here.
This guide based on a template provided by Red Deer College Library in Alberta, Canada.
Welcome to the MLA resource page. Modern Language Association (MLA) style is commonly used for citing references in Humanities courses, such as English and General Education Writing courses. Giving credit to your sources of information is a very important part of academic research. The following sections provide you with basic information and examples to help you cite the sources that you come across during your research using the MLA style. For further information, check the MLA Style Guide and MLA Handbook. The purpose of documentation is to:
Click on the links below (or tabs above) to learn more about how to cite specific resources.
The purpose of this guide is to provide some helpful examples; however, it may not be perfect. For more detailed information refer to the MLA Handbook (7th ed.) available at the Ask Here Desk in the Library, ask your instructor, or Ask Us.
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