Mla Citation Style Guide
Learn the rules and formats for MLA citation style. Perfect for academic papers, research, and professional writing.
MLA Citation Style
Modern Language Association style is commonly used in humanities and liberal arts disciplines.
In-Text Citations
Basic format: (Author's Last Name Page Number)
Example: (Smith 45)
With author in sentence: Smith argues that "quotes are essential" (45).
Works Cited Page
Book: Author's Last Name, First Name. Title of Book. Publisher, Year.
Website: Author's Last Name, First Name. "Title of Web Page." Website Name, Date, URL.
Quote from DailyQuotes.io: Author Name. "Quote text." DailyQuotes.io, Date, URL.
General Citation Guidelines
Be Consistent
Use the same citation style throughout your entire document or paper.
Verify Information
Always double-check author names, publication dates, and URLs for accuracy.
Include All Elements
Make sure to include all required elements for your chosen citation style.
Format Properly
Pay attention to punctuation, italics, and formatting requirements.
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