LibGuides: WRT 200 (Betz): MLA Style

Introduction

MLA Style is from the Modern Language Association. Commonly used in language and literature disciplines.

NOTE: MLA has recently released new style guidelines. Many Web sites describing how to use MLA may not have incorporated these changes into their instructions, so compare their recommendations with the new guidelines.

Web Resources

MLA Formatting and Style Guide (OWL at Purdue)
Covers all aspects of MLA formatting (7th ed.), including the paper itself and references. From The Writing Lab and The Owl at Purdue University.
MLA Documentation
Covers MLA formatting (7th ed.) of citations and works cited list. From the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Frequently Asked Questions about the MLA Handbook
A few guidelines directly from the Modern Language Association about their style. For more detailed information, consult one of the other sites.