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Citation Help

This guide provides assistance and information for learning the major citation styles.

Style Guide

MLA Style Guide Typically used in English and Film

MLA - Modern Language Association

The Modern Language Association (MLA) format is a set of conventions for documenting sources in written work. It is the standard documentation style in English Studies, but it is also used in other fields. This handout provides basic guidelines and examples; for more information, please see the MLA Handbook (8th ed.).