Need help with the writing process?
- WCU Writing CenterThe Writing Center has tutors that can help at any stage (even if you haven't started yet).
MLA Style is from the Modern Language Association.
- Commonly used in language and literature disciplines.
Online Guides
- MLA Formatting and Style Guide (OWL at Purdue)Covers all aspects of MLA formatting, including the paper itself and references. From The Writing Lab and The Owl at Purdue University.
- MLA DocumentationCovers MLA formatting of citations and works cited list. From the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
- Frequently Asked Questions about the MLA HandbookAn FAQ collection directly from the Modern Language Association about their style. For more detailed information, consult one of the other sites.
- Examples of Works Commonly Cited Not Found in the Hacker Pocket Style Manual 7th Edition with 2016 Update Using MLA Style – 8th EditioDescribes some of the changes from the 7th to 8th edition of MLA and includes examples of rarer formats in MLA 8th edition.
Need the actual MLA handbook?
- MLA Handbook, 8th editionCopies available to check out, as well as a copy at the Research Help desk for a quick consult.