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  1. Purdue OWL®
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    MLA Formatting and Style Guide - Purdue OWL® - Purdue …

    • MLA is a style of documentation that may be applied to many different types of writing. Since texts have become increasingly digital, and the same document may often be found in several different sources, f… See more

    Creating In-Text Citations Using The Previous (Eighth) Edition

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    How to Cite The Purdue Owl in MLA

    Entire Website Individual Resources The new OWL no longer lists most pages' authors or publication dates. Thus, in most cases, citations will begin with the title of the resourc… See more

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    Student's Guide to MLA Style (2021) | Citation & Format - Scribbr
    Learn how to cite sources in MLA style with this comprehensive guide. Find out the rules for in-text citations, Works Cited lists, and MLA format, and use the free citation generator.
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    Creating In-Text Citations Using The Previous (Eighth) Edition
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  1. To make MLA citations, follow these steps:
    1. Use in-text citations with the author’s last name and page number.
    2. Create a Works Cited list with full details of every source.
    3. Format your paper with one-inch margins, double spacing, and indented paragraphs, including an MLA style heading on the first page.
    4. When citing articles, list the author, title in quotation marks, italicize the periodical title, and include the date of publication12.
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    To cite sources in MLA style, you need In-text citations that give the author’s last name and a page number. A list of Works Cited that gives full details of every source. Make sure your paper also adheres to MLA format: one-inch margins, double spacing, and indented paragraphs, with an MLA style heading on the first page.

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    Cite by listing the article's author, putting the title of the article in quotations marks, and italicizing the periodical title. Follow with the date of publication. Remember to abbreviate the month.

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    How do I cite a paper in MLA format?
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    What is MLA citation format?
    MLA (Modern Language Association) style is most commonly used to write papers and cite sources within the liberal arts and humanities. This resource, updated to reflect the MLA Handbook (9th ed.), offers examples for the general format of MLA research papers, in-text citations, endnotes/footnotes, and the Works Cited page.

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    How do you cite a quote in MLA?
    You must include an in-text citation whenever you quote or paraphrase a source. A standard MLA in-text citation includes the author’s last name and a page number in parentheses. The page number refers to the exact location of the quote or information that you are citing: 66% of voters disagree with the policy (Smith 13).

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    What are the MLA citation guidelines?
    The MLA Handbook provides guidelines for creating MLA citations and formatting academic papers. This includes advice on structuring parenthetical citations, the Works Cited page, and tables and figures. This quick guide will help you set up your MLA format paper in no time. Start by applying these MLA format guidelines to your document:

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  3. EasyBib
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    Is the EasyBib Citation Generator free?
    It’s 100% free to create MLA citations. The EasyBib Citation Generator also supports 7,000+ other citation styles. These other styles—including APA...
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    Can I download my sources?
    Yes, there’s an option to download source citations as a Word Doc or a Google Doc. You may also copy citations from the EasyBib Citation Generator...
    Do I have to create an account?
    Creating an account is not a requirement for generating MLA citations. However, registering for an EasyBib account is free and an account is how yo...
    Can I create a manual citation?
    Yes! Whether you’d like to learn how to construct citations on your own, our Autocite tool isn’t able to gather the metadata you need, or anything...
    What should I do if information about my source is missing?
    If any important information is missing (e.g., author’s name, title, publishing date, URL, etc.), first see if you can find it in the source yourse...
    What citation style does the EasyBib Citation Generator support?
    It supports MLA, APA, Chicago, Harvard, and over 7,000 total citation styles.
    What is an MLA in-text citation?
    An in-text citation is a short citation that is placed next to the text being cited. The basic element needed for an in-text citation is the author...
    How do I cite a periodical in the text in MLA?
    To cite a periodical such as a journal, magazine, or newspaper, in the text, the basic element needed is the author’s name. The publication year is...
  4. MyBib
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  5. Purdue OWL®
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    MLA In-Text Citations: The Basics - Purdue OWL®

  6. Scribbr
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  8. Purdue OWL®
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    MLA Works Cited Page: Basic Format - Purdue OWL®

  9. Scribbr
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    Student's Guide to MLA Style (2021) | Citation

    Learn how to cite sources in MLA style with this comprehensive guide. Find out the rules for in-text citations, Works Cited lists, and MLA format, and use the free citation generator.

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    Free MLA Citation Generator | With Chrome Extension

    Effortlessly cite any page or article directly from your browser with just one click. Our extension simplifies the citation process by automatically retrieving essential details such as the title, author (s), and publication date, ensuring accurate …

  11. EasyBib
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    Creating an MLA Bibliography - EasyBib

    Create manual citation. If you write a research paper in MLA format, then you will need to include a Works Cited page according to the current 9th edition of the Modern Language Association (MLA) guidelines. Along with citing your …

  12. NWACC Library
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    LibGuides: MLA Citation Guide: Create a Citation - NWACC