Citing Sources
MLA - Modern Language Association

The Modern Language Association (MLA) citation style is used by most Humanities disciplines.
In the library:
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MLA Handbook by The Modern Language Association of America
ISBN: 9781603293518Publication Date: 2021-04-22Multiple print copies of the MLA Handbook are available at Mount Holyoke and the other Five College Libraries. Click the link for locations and availability.
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MLA Style Guide from PurdueOnline guide to MLA style from Purdue University's Online Writing Center (OWL). Includes examples for how to cite sources, how to format the Works Cited page, and a sample paper formatted in MLA style.
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MLA Citation Guide from Fairfield University LibraryIncludes examples for how to format citations for all kinds of sources in the works cited list and in-text.
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