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Online Guides & Resources for MLA

MLA Works Cited Quick Guide
Illustrated examples of how to find elements and format them correctly from the MLA Style Center.
MLA Practice Template from MLA
A blank template to help you break down the required elements for MLA citations.
MLA Formatting and Style Guide from Purdue OWL
This overview breaks down the elements of an MLA citations and provides examples for a variety of sources.

*Pro Tip: When in doubt about when or how to cite a source, talk to your instructor.

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MLA Handbook Plus This link opens in a new window
Online resource built off the ninth edition of the MLA Handbook by MLA with hundreds of work-cited list exmaples, easy search and navigation, and enhanced cross-linking.

MLA Handbook in Print
Call Number: Ready Ref LB 2369 .G53 2021
The new, ninth edition builds on the MLA's unique approach to documenting sources using a template of core elements--author, title, and publication date--that allows writers to cite any type of work, from books and journal articles to song lyrics, social media posts, and more.

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