Citing Sources
Learn about frequently-used citation styles and citation tools.
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MLA Style Resources
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MLA Handbook by Call Number: LB2369.M52 2021ISBN: 9781603293518Publication Date: 2021-04-06THIS IS THE NEWEST EDITION: 9th ed., 2021.
Published by the Modern Language Association, this edition builds on documenting sources using a template of core elements--facts, common to most sources, like author, title, and publication date--that allows writers to cite any type of work, from books, e-books, and journal articles in databases to song lyrics, online images, social media posts, dissertations, and more.
The current edition of the MLA Handbook is the 9th edition, 2021.
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The library has one print copy and another on order
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MLA Citation Style ExamplesExamples of MLA citations from Northwest Missouri State University Owens Library. Updated February 2021 or the 9th edition (the newest).
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MLA Style CenterUse the search box for what you want to cite; for example, slide.
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Purdue OWL -- MLA Formatting and Style GuideFrom the Online Writing Lab (OWL) at Purdue University. Includes formatting, in-text citations, references lists, and more.