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Welcome

Welcome to the WSU Libraries' MLA Quick Cite guide. This guide should help you with basic MLA (eighth edition) citations, but won't cover all types of sources that you may find and use. If you have questions about citing sources, please contact a librarian or try using some of the resources listed below.

MLA Citation Resources

MLA Handbook by The Modern Language Association of America
Call Number: Holland & Terrell Reference LB2369 .G53 2016
Publication Date: 2016

OWL MLA Formatting and Style Guide
From Purdue's Online Writing Lab, this guide covers basic MLA citations, with numerous examples of citations and samples of writing using MLA style.
The MLA Style Center
The Modern Language Association's online site covering MLA style. It provides an overview of MLA style and citations, as well as information on teacher resources, formatting, and excerpts from the most current MLA Handbook.
Ask the MLA
A searchable list of frequently asked questions, with answers from the MLA editors. You can search for answers to your citation and style questions or submit your own questions.
Sample Papers in MLA Style
From the MLA Style Center, 2 sample papers that show how to document sources and format a paper in MLA style.