FAQ: How do I cite a primary source in MLA style?
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Last Updated: Oct 25, 2024
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Last Updated: Oct 25, 2024
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MLA
- A Guide to Citing Materials from Physical Archives and Collections This link opens in a new window (MLA Style)
- Citing Primary Sources - MLA This link opens in a new window (Library of Congress)
More Information
- Citing Your Sources (Shapiro Library)
Further Help
This information is intended to be a guideline, not expert advice. Please be sure to speak to your professor about the appropriate way to cite a primary source in your class assignments and projects.
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