About MLA Style
MLA format is commonly used in Literature and throughout the Humanities. It uses in-text notation similar to APA.
Consult the MLA Handbook for the full and official rules, but also check out the MLA section of Purdue University's online writing lab (see below) for online help. Their resources include a sample term paper that reflects the 2016 updates in MLA style.
OWL Guides
Purdue University's Online Writing Lab is a popular source for citation help. And unlike the MLA Handbook, it's all online.
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MLA Overview at Purdue OWLLearn about MLA style in the guide created by Purdue University's Online Writing Lab.
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MLA Formatting and Style Guide at Purdue OWLThis is a quick but detailed reference to working in MLA style, published by Purdue's Online Writing Lab.
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Sample MLA Term Paper at Purdue OWLReflects the 2016 updates in MLA style.
Style Manual
The MLA Handbook is the authoritative guide to MLA style.
It is available in print in Lindell Library's Reference collection in the Learning Commons area.
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MLA Handbook for Writers of Research PapersCall Number: Reference LB2369 .G53 2009The Modern Language Association's comprehensive guide.