MLA (Modern Language Association)
MLA is a citation style developed by the Modern Language Association, and it is most commonly used in the arts and humanities. MLA style includes parenthetical in-text citations and a works cited list with full citation details.
MLA Style Guides
U of A Library QuickGuide
The U of A Library's MLA QuickGuide, available in PDF and Google Doc formats, briefly describes the elements of MLA style citations and gives example citations for common types of sources.
More MLA-Style Guides
- MLA Style Citation TutorialIntroduces MLA style with detailed instructions, examples of different types of citations, and practice exercises.
- The MLA Style Center (MLA)Includes FAQs, example works-cited entries, and an interactive practice template.
- MLA Formatting and Style Guide (Purdue OWL)Includes a detailed introduction to MLA style, templates and examples for citing common types of sources, and instructions for formatting an MLA-style paper.
Complete Handbook
MLA Handbook (9th edition; print)Includes detailed citation and formatting guidelines, as well as examples of how to cite many different types of sources.
