COMM:1306 Understanding Communication - Humanistic Approaches: MLA Citation Help
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A Brief Intro to MLA
What is it?
- MLA style refers to a specific formatting style created by the Modern Language Association.
- MLA is most commonly used by students and scholars in the humanities and liberal arts when writing papers and citing sources.
How does MLA work?
- MLA Style uses a brief in-text citation and a full citation on a works cited page.
Where can I find examples?
- Examples of MLA citations can be found by source in the box below.
MLA Citation Resources
Looking for more info on how to cite using MLA?
Try these resources:
- Purdue OWL MLA Style Introduction
- Writing Center at the University of Iowa
- The MLA Style Center
What about citation generators?
Citation generators can provide a useful start to citations, but they do not always produce accurate citations!
If you utilize a citation generator, even if it is from a database, it may not be correct. It is your responsibility to double-check the accuracy of the generated citation!