Research Guides: Citing Sources: MLA

About MLA (Modern Language Association) Style

Find MLA resources to help with citing, formatting papers, and being academically honest. These provide a starting point but be sure to consult with your professors about any college/department/individual standards and requirements.

MLA Resources

These resources will help you with citing and formatting in MLA Style:

MLA Handbook Plus
The MLA Handbook is a textbook and reference guide that offers student writers and writing instructors guidance on creating works-cited-list entries in MLA style using the template of core elements. It features advice on punctuation, grammar, inclusive language, formatting research papers, and in-text citations.

MLA In-Text Citations
MLA Style Center
MLA Style Works Cited: A Quick Guide
Purdue OWL MLA Formatting and Style Guide

MLA Handbook by The Modern Language Association of America
Call Number: LB2369 .M52 2021
ISBN: 9781603293518
Publication Date: 2021
Builds on the MLA's unique approach to documenting sources using a template of core elements--facts, common to most sources, like author, title, and publication date.