Always cite responsibly
Cite sources accurately in order to use information ethically and research responsibly.
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To help make citing easier, try using library approved citation management software or an online citation generator like ZoteroBib.
MLA Citation Style
MLA Citation Style Resources
Modern Language Association (MLA) Handbook (2022) recommended section: Works-Cited-List Entries by Publication Format
MLA Handbook by Call Number: Online and print: Olin Library Reference (Non-Circulating) LB2369 .M52 2021ISBN: 9781603293532Publication Date: 2021-04-22
Quoting sources
Please note that the MLA Handbook devotes a significant section to guidance on
6.31–6.77: Quoting and Paraphrasing Sources
In addition to guidance, it gives examples of different types of quotations and how to integrate citations.
General MLA Format
General Format for MLA Style
Books:
- Author's Last Name, First Name. Title of Book: Subtitle if Any. Publisher, Year.
- Author's Last Name, First Name. "Title of Chapter, Short Story, or Essay." In Title of Book: Subtitle if Any. Edition if given and is not first edition, edited by Editor's First Name Last Name, Page Range of Chapter or Part. Place of publication: Publisher, Year.
Articles:
- Author's Last Name, First Name. "Title of Article." Name of Journal, Volume Number, Issue Number, Date of Publication, pages. DOI or link.