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MLA Style Citations

Basic guide to create citations using MLA style.

Additional Resources

MLA Works Cited: References and Formatting
This video from Scribbr discusses the nine core elements in an MLA reference entry and formatting the works cited page.
Student's Guide to MLA Style (2021) | Citation & Format
A comprehensive guide from Scribbr of MLA Style (2021).
What’s New in the Ninth Edition of the MLA Handbook (Spring 2021)
List the new additions to the MLA Handbook 9th edition.

MLA Style Citation Handouts

The following handouts include MLA in-text and full citations examples. You can download them as a reference while creating your citations.

In-Text Citation: MLA style
Includes examples for in-text citations when quoting, paraphrasing, and summarizing. Created by Tacoma Community College Library and licensed under CC BY SA 4.0
MLA 9th Edition: Citation Examples
Created by Reynolds Community College Libraries and licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0.