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MLA Handbook (9th Edition)

MLA Handbook Plus
The online version of the ninth edition of the MLA Handbook Plus (Modern Language Association of America Handbook for Writers of Research Papers).

MLA Handbook (9th edition) by The Modern Language Association of America
Call Number: LB2369 .M52 2021
Publication Date: 2021-04-06
"The ninth edition of the MLA Handbook is a textbook and reference guide that offers student writers and writing instructors guidance on creating works-cited-list entries in MLA style using the template of core elements. It features advice on punctuation, grammar, inclusive language, formatting research papers, and in-text citations. Includes an appendix of sample works-cited-list entries, illustrations, and an index."

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MLA Citations Websites

MLA 9th Edition Style Guide: Full Citation Examples
Valencia College's citation examples for the most commonly used sources.
MLA Formatting and Style Guide (Purdue OWL)
Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL) resources will help you learn how to use the Modern Language Association (MLA) citation and format style.

MLA Style Center Resources (includes fillable template)

This fillable template will guide you through identifying the types of information you need to gather about a source in order to create the citation within the Works Cited page. When you are asked for a "Container" you are being asked for the larger source that your article, webpage, or chapter is contained within. For example, a chapter is contained within a book:

Interactive Practice Template (MLA Style Center)