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ENGL:1200 The Interpretation of Literature

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 to the right on this page or in the print version of the handbook.

Useful Resources for MLA Citation