To gain a firm foundation for understanding MLA format and citations and to assess your understanding of the material, this MLA Formatting module is a great place to start. To also gain a better understanding of the basic reasons to cite and some of the fundamentals, check out the MLA Basics module.
What's New on the MLA Style Center: This is part of the official site for MLA style, and this particular page offers up-to-date suggestions for formatting and grammar, tips for avoiding plagiarism, and sample student papers, among many other features.
The OWL at Purdue: The OWL (Online Writing Lab) at Purdue offers an easily understandable overview of the features of MLA formatting as well as examples of how to cite specific sources. Here are some particularly helpful pages:
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