FAQ: What is MLA Style or Format?
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Last Updated: May 30, 2025
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MLA Style
MLA Style, currently in its 9th edition This link opens in a new window, is a citation protocol established by the Modern Language Association. MLA is most often used in the Humanities disciplines including, but not limited to:
- English Language & Literature
- Comparative Literature
- Cultural Studies
- Foreign Languages
- Other areas in the humanities
Be sure to check with your professor as to which citation style is required for each assignment.
What does MLA Style include
- the format & page layout of your paper
- stylistic technicalities (e.g. abbreviations, footnotes, quotations)
- how you cite other authors within the body of your paper
- how you compile a references page at the end of your paper
MLA Citation Examples
- How do I do an in-text citation in MLA style?
- How do I cite a book or ebook in MLA style?
- How do I cite a website in MLA style?
- How do I cite a periodical (journal or magazine) article in MLA?
- How do I cite a podcast in MLA Style?
- How do I cite a blog in MLA style?
- How do I cite a television show in MLA style?
More Information
- MLA Guide (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 sources in your class assignments and projects.
Campus Students
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Online Students
To access help with citation and more, visit Academic Support via modules in Brightspace:
Academic Support Overview: Getting Help with your Schoolwork
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