TC3 Library Guides: Citation Help: MLA

MLA Citations are the preferred style for classes in English, Literature, as well as the Arts and Humanities.

Always consult your assignment or instructor as to which style to use.

The guides and links below will assist you in citing your sources in MLA. If you have any questions, please Ask A Librarian.

MLA Citation Resources

MLA Citations - Works Cited

MLA 9th ed.Citation Guide
A guide to citing your sources in MLA 9th edition from the TC3 Library

MLA Works Cited (Excelsior Online Writing Lab)
A guide to formatting sources at the end of your paper from Excelsior OWL.
MLA Works Cited Page Basic Format (Purdue Online Writing Lab)
A guide to formatting sources at the end of your paper from Purdue OWL.

MLA Citations - In Text

MLA Citations 8th edition (TC3 Library)
Library guide includes information on in-text citations
MLA In-Text Citations (excelsior Online Writing Lab)
A guide to putting MLA citations in the body of your paper from Excelsior OWL
MLA In-Text Citation Basics (Purdue Online Writing Lab)
A guide top putting MLA citations in the body of your paper from Purdue OWL

Additional Online Resources

MLA Style (Excelsior Online Writing Lab)
In-depth MLA guide from Excelsior University's Online Writing Lab. Covers formatting, in-text citations, references, sample papers, and more. Includes helpful short videos with transcripts.
MLA Formatting and Style Guide (Purdue Online Writing Lab)
In-depth MLA guide from Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL). Covers formatting, in-text citations, references, sample papers, and more.
Ask the MLA
FAQs about all elements of MLA citation from the MLA Style Center

Citation Books