"

MLA Basics

The Modern Language Association (MLA) created a set of standards for writers to document the sources they use in their work. This documentation is essential to show audiences the credibility of the author’s findings. MLA is a citation style used for research papers to cite original sources. MLA format consists of three key elements:

Every source used in-text or within your assignment should be included in the Works Cited page, and every Works Cited reference needs to be cited in-text.  Watch the video below to review the core elements that must be included in MLA citation format.

Citation Basics: Core Elements MLA 9th edition (YouTube)

 

Credits

License

Icon for the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License

MLA in Minutes: 9th Edition Copyright © by Sami Lange; Vicki Brandenburg; and Leila Palis is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License, except where otherwise noted.