LibGuides: Citing Sources: MLA Style

What is MLA Style?

MLA style is the citation format of the Modern Language Association. It is used when writing papers in literature, arts, and humanities. Most English classes at Blinn College require you to use MLA style.

Videos - MLA Style

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Online Examples and Info

MLA Formatting and Style Guide
Examples citations for books, scholarly journals, online periodicals, and more.
[From the OWL (Online Writing Lab) at Purdue University]
MLA Citation Style Examples
Examples of citations for various databases (under “Citing Full Text Sources”), as well as books, interviews, pamphlets, and more.
[From the B.D. Owens Library at Northwest Missouri State University]
UT Writing Center
Handouts from the University of Texas Writing Center
Writing Center: Handouts & Worksheets
MLA: FAQ
Frequently asked questioned about the MLA Handbook, brought to you by MLA.
[From the Modern Language Association]

MLA Handouts

MLA Step by Step - Bryan Writing Center
Step by step instructions on how to use MLA style.
How to cite sources in an EBSCO database
from Humanities Professor Lisa Wall