Guides: Referencing and citing: MLA

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This style, from the Modern Languages Association, is commonly used in humanities disciplines. The most recent version is MLA 8th edition, published in 2016.

MLA handbook 8th edition (book)
Get a copy of the most recent MLA handbook from the library.
Works cited: A quick guide
Writing resources from the Modern Language Association. (MLA Style Center)

QuickCite for MLA 8
Select MLA 8 style to find examples and short explanations for selected reference types. (University of Auckland)
MLA formatting and style guide
Comprehensive guide to MLA style. Includes examples of most material you ever need to cite. (Purdue University OWL)
MLA sample works cited page
Example of works cited page at the end of a paper written using MLA8 referencing style. (Purdue University OWL)
Purdue OWL: Annotated Bibiliographies
Purdue OWL: Annotated Bibliography Samples

Referencing and citing

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