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All About MLA Citations

What is MLA?

MLA is the official citation style of the Modern Language Association. 

What should I use MLA style for?

  • formatting your paper
  • in-text citations
  • creating a "Works Cited" page at the end of your paper

What subject areas use MLA?

  • English Language and Literature
  • Foreign Language and Literatures
  • Comparative Literature
  • Cultural Studies

IMPORTANT: If you're not sure which citation style to use, contact your instructtor. 

Resource for MLA

MLA Format