MLA Style: Writing & Citation

MLA citation style is used in the humanities: English language and literature, philosophy, music, interdisciplinary studies, etc. to evaluate, document, and organize information used in projects and papers. This guide will provide citation examples for some of the most commonly used sources in academic writing. For a more exhaustive list, please see either the MLA Style Manual (physical), the MLA Handbook Plus (database), or contact one of your GTC librarians for more in-depth help.

Need a template for your assignment? Use this sample paper to make sure your MLA formatting is correct! This is what the formatting of your paper should look like from start (your header) to finish (your works cited page).

Finished your paper? Use this handy checklist to make sure you haven't missed anything!

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