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Extended Essay: MLA Style

MLA Resources - The OWL

The MLA Style Center

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In the Library: MLA Handbook

What is MLA?

MLA style was created by the Modern Language Association of America. It is a set of rules for publications, including research papers.

There are two parts to MLA: In-text citations and the Works Cited list.

In MLA, you must "cite" sources that you have paraphrased, quoted or otherwise used to write your research paper. Cite your sources in two places:

  1. In the body of your paper where you add a brief in-text citation.

        2. In the Works Cited list at the end of your paper where you give more complete information for the source.

UISG has trial access to the online version of the MLA Handbook: MLA Handbook Plus

Understanding MLA Containers

https://style.mla.org/works-cited/works-cited-a-quick-guide/

Intro to MLA

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