Welcome
Welcome to the MLA resource page. MLA is a style of writing and formatting that is created and updated by the Modern Language Association. MLA style is most commonly used in the humanities, such as in English and General Studies Writing courses.
Within this guide, you'll find sample reference citations for a Works Cited page as well as links to sample citations in text. Use these pages as an introduction to basic MLA citation style; further examples are found in the MLA Style Guide and MLA Handbook.
Want to learn more? Choose one of the links below (or tabs above) to learn about how to cite a specific type of resource.
Additional MLA Resources
Beyond this website and its contents, the following links are to other trusted sites on MLA.
- The Purdue Online Writing Lab [OWL]
A fantastic resource for college writers. See their MLA 2009 page for additional MLA tips and examples. - Duke University - Citing Sources Duke's guide groups citation examples type of citation, not citation style. Compare different types of citation styles for different kinds of sources.
- Hunter College
Hunter College's MLA tutorial gives clear examples of MLA citation. - What is MLA style? The Modern Language Association explains what MLA style is.
Credits
This resource was created by:
Amy Fyn
Reference and Instruction Librarian
University Libraries
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH 43403
MLA Edition
Examples in this guide are based on:
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MLA Handbook for Writers of Research
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Many citation sites that help students create bibliographies have not updated their information to include the recent changes to MLA style. Check with your professors to see which version of MLA style you should use for your classes.
For further MLA guidance, see the MLA Style Manual and Guide to Scholarly Publishing. 3rd ed.
Hot Tip: Creating a bibliography
Using Word 2007 to write your paper?
Follow this link to learn how to set up MS Word 2007 to create your bibliography.
NOTE: These directions will help you set up the page for bibliography, but MS will not be updating for the latest version of MLA. If you use this, be sure to correct your citations and add the medium of publication.
Writing Assistance
BGSU Writing Center helps writers improve their work. Contact the Writing Center for an appointment, or visit its web site to learn what resources the center offers.
The MLA handout below can be printed out and taken with you for fast reference.
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