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MLA Style Center

MLA Style Center - help center at the Modern Language Association home page.

MLA Sample Paper
MLA Sample Paper taken from the style.mla.org style guides.
MLA Style Notes on Plagiarism
A concise description of plagiarism and academic dishonesty as presented at style.mla.org.

A list taken from style.mla.org of the updates to the new edition of the handbook:

expanded, in-depth guidance on how to use the MLA template of core elements to create works-cited-list entries that shows what each core element is, where to find it, and how to style it
clarification that element names are not always literal and can apply to a range of situations (e.g., the Publisher element can refer to the publisher of a book or a sponsoring organization like the theater company that put on a play)
a new, easy-to-follow explanation of in-text citations
a new chapter containing recommendations for using inclusive language
a new appendix with hundreds of sample works-cited-list entries listed by publication format, including books, databases, websites, YouTube videos, interviews, and more
updated guidelines on avoiding plagiarism
a new chapter on formatting a research paper
new, expanded guidelines on spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and more
a new chapter on using notes in MLA style

Interactive MLA Style Works Cited Quick Guide
A click-through guide on identifying and properly formatting the individual parts of source citations for MLA format.
Works Cited Entry Interactive Practice Template
An interactive tool available at style.mla.org to practice creating source citations. Does not create a bibliography, but shows each element of your citation as you type them into their appropriate boxes. Useful for visual learners to see how a citation is created, one element at a time.