9th Edition8th Edition MLA stands for the Modern Language Association, and its style guidelines have been assisting authors since 1951. In 2016, the MLA Handbook introduced a template using
core elements in an effort to simplify much of the documentation process in MLA format. In 2021, the ninth edition was expanded with considerably more content and visuals. MLA Formatting: The BasicsPapers constructed according to MLA guidelines should adhere to the following elements:
The following pages in this section will provide you with more information regarding MLA formatting, in-text citations, and the Works Cited entries. There are also three videos that give an overview of MLA formatting, in-text citations, and the Works Cited section. In addition, this section contains a practice activity as well as a page containing MLA sample papers. The information in this section follows the MLA Handbook, 9th edition. MLA guidelines do change over time, so it’s important to be aware of the most current information. As always, follow the requirements of your teacher or professor; their requirements take precedence. Attributions Image from https://www.mla.org/Publications/Bookstore/Nonseries/MLA-Handbook-Ninth-Edition Modern Language Association of America. (2021). MLA Handbook (9th ed.). NOTE: The 9th edition of the MLA Handbook was recently released. OWL staff are hard at work preparing updated content for the OWL. We expect that not all pages will be updated at once, but we will add new content incrementally. To avoid confusion during this transition period, please pay attention to the version that you are viewing. The version will be noted on every page. As always, please follow the guidelines in your course. MLA stands for the Modern Language Association. Most papers that use MLA formatting and citation style are those written in the humanities, especially in languages and literature. In 2016, the MLA Handbook was updated in an effort to simplify much of the documentation process in MLA format. MLA Formatting: The BasicsPapers constructed according to MLA guidelines should adhere to the following elements:
The following pages in this section will provide you with more information regarding MLA basic formatting, in-text citations, and the Works Cited entries. The information in this section follows the MLA Handbook, 8th edition. MLA guidelines do change over time, so it’s important to be aware of the most current information. Attributions The Modern Language Association of America. (2016). MLA handbook (8th ed.). The Modern Language Association of America. |