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This resource, updated to reflect the MLA Handbook (9th ed.), offers examples for the general format of MLA research papers, in-text citations, endnotes/footnotes, and the Works Cited page.
MLA format follows the author-page method of in-text citation. This means that the author's last name and the page number(s) from which the quotation or paraphrase is taken must appear in the text, and a complete reference should appear on your Works Cited page.
The thorough EasyBib MLA format guide provides you with the information you need to structure the font, MLA title page (or MLA cover page), paper margins, spacing, plus more! There’s even a sample MLA paper, too!
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This guide provides examples for selected research sources based on style recommendations from the MLA Handbook (9 th edition), published in Spring 2021. This replaces the 8 th edition quick guide (2016).
5 days ago · Example: (Smith 45). Other variations: Works Cited. full citations for every work referenced in your paper. cites the entire book, article, video, etc. includes information about the source itself and the containers (journal, database, website) where it can be found.
Citation Examples in MLA Style. template of core elements. Below are examples of bibliographic entries for some of the publication formats and source types you might encounter in your research. Find hundreds more examples on MLA Handbook Plus!
