MLA Citation Style

MLA style, curated by the Modern Language Association, is the standard citation style for writing in literature and the other humanities.

Resources

• MLA Handbook: Gibaldi, Joseph, and Modern Language Association of America. MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers. 7th ed. New York: Modern Language Association of America. Call number: AC1 . G53 2009
• For graduate students: Gibaldi, Joseph. MLA Style Manual and Guide to Scholarly Publishing. 3rd ed. New York: Modern Language Association of America, 2008. Call number: AC1. G444 2008
• The OWL @ Purdue has extensive information about MLA citing and formatting.
• Prescott College Library handout provides information and examples of MLA citing.

Have a specific MLA question?  Prescott College librarians are happy to help.  Call (928-350-1300) or email us.