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MLA Citation Style

The MLA Handbook

The MLA Handbook published by the Modern Language Association is the preferred style guide for:

  • the humanities
  • languages
  • literature
  • cultural studies

Online Access

MLA Handbook Plus logoMLA Handbook Plus includes the complete handbook with:

-- Citation Examples

-- Sample Papers

Print Copies

Other Resources

Beyond the handbook, there are many online tutorials about citing sources in MLA style.