How do I cite sources using MLA style?
The MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers, 7th ed. (2009), is the authority
used by writers in many disciplines in the humanities. Copies are kept at
the Reference Desk for in-library use.
1. Additional resources:
Unofficial:
CSUF MLA Citation Style (PDF) provides a two-page overview of some of the
most common citation needs for both the in-text parenthetical documentation and
the reference list.
Official: Frequently Asked Questions
about MLA Style. The print MLA Handbook is the only authoritative source
of citation rules. Copies are kept at the Reference Desk for in-library use.
2. Further unofficial resources:
Purdue University Online Writing Lab (OWL) (August 18, 2009).
MLA Formatting And
Style Guide. Retrieved August 21, 2009, from http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/01/.
This guide offers examples for the general format of APA research papers,
in-text citations, endnotes/footnotes, and the reference page.