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Citing Your Sources: MLA
Checkout the Handbook
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MLA Handbook for Writers of Research PapersFind a print copy of the MLA Handbook at the Research Assistance Desk, in the Reference Collection, or on permanent reserve at any of the libraries.
MLA Citation Sources
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MLA Handbook for Writers of Research PapersAvailable on Reserve in all libraries and in the Reference Collection at the Main Library.
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MLA Formatting and Style Guide from Purdue OWLExplanation and examples of MLA formatting and citations from Purdue's Online Writing Lab.
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MLA Documentation Guide from UW - MadisonMore explanation and examples of MLA formatting and citations, this time from UW -Madison's Writing Center Writer's Handbook.
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Citing Your SourcesOnline guide from Furman Libraries with more details on citing resources, citation management tools, and academic honesty.
MLA 7th versus 8th
In spring 2016, the Modern Language Association released a new 8th edition of the MLA handbook. This new version takes a more open (and thus less guided) approach to crafting citations. You can read more about the differences between the new 8th edition and the previous editions at the sites below:
Citation Managers
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RefWorksCreate a personal database of references that can be organized, formatted, and shared easily. References can be imported directly from databases or text files. Generate bibliographies in hundred of styles or use Write-n-Cite to automatically insert references into your Word document.
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NoodleToolsGenerate, edit, and publish an entire bibliography in the most common styles. NoodleTools takes care of punctuation, alphabetization, and formatting to produce a polished source list for import into Word.
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ZoteroZotero [zoh-TAIR-oh] is a free, easy-to-use tool to help you collect, organize, cite, and share your research sources. You can add items with a single click in your browser and then store PDFs, images, audio and more in a single searchable interface.
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MendeleyMendeley is a free reference manager and academic social network that can help you organize your research, collaborate with others online, and discover the latest research. You can generate bibliographies, collaborate, import papers, and access your information from anywhere online.