![]() The MLA format and style guide is now in its 8th edition. The newest version has radically altered some of its rules regarding format, especially in terms of citations and Works Cited pages. Please see our MLA 8 page in this guide, which will help explain some of the differences between MLA 7 and MLA 8 and provide resources so you can use the new version. Please remember that keeping up with writing and style guides is generally the work of academics and librarians. Many professors may have not yet shifted their classes to MLA 8 or simply may not like the new system, and many databases and web resources for producing citations will not make the shift until 2017. With that in mind, you should check in with your professor to see which version of MLA they prefer. ![]() ![]() ![]() What is MLA Style? MLA Style is a set of standards and guidelines to properly write and format papers. Developed by the Modern Language Association, MLA Style is the style typically used in the arts and humanities departments, including English and Literature classes. This online guide is designed to help students with several areas of MLA Style including: • Citing sources, both in print and online sources • In-text citations • Creating a Works Cited page • Basic formatting • Avoiding plagiarism For more information about MLA Style, please refer to the MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers, available in the reference section of the library. Why do I need to use MLA Style? Odds are that your instructor wants you to use MLA Style if you are in an English class or other humanities class (such as art, literature, etc.). MLA Style creates rules for students to follow when writing and formatting papers. Learn how to cite a book in MLA 8. Includes citation formats and examples for print books and e-books found on websites, databases, and e-readers. MLA Citation Style & Formatting 8th Edition Electronic or Online Books Search this Guide Search. MLA Citation Style & Formatting 8th Edition. MLA Formatting Tips. Using MLA Style not only helps your instructors read and understand your work, but the act of creating citations and citing sources helps prevent plagiarism. Plagiarism is when you use a quote, idea, or any other kind of information from a source and present it as your own. If you don't cite your sources then you risk committing plagiarism, which is a serious academic offense that will or can get you expelled from school. So, to sum up the benefits of using MLA Style: • It makes your life easier • It makes your teacher's life easier • It keeps you from getting kicked out of school How do I use this guide? The dropdown menu at the top of this guide can be used to learn more about print and electronic resources and how to properly create MLA citations for a Works Cited list. There are also links throughout this guide to tools, books and other resources to help you properly format an entire MLA formatted paper. MLA LibGuide created by Lia Thomas, Librarian 1/10. ![]() How to cite an eBook Using MLA Format. Note: Information needed for a citation is usually found at the beginning of the eBook. For citing an eBook in MLA format. Glossary of Selected Terms Annotation A short review or description of what you are citing. Date Accessed When an online work was viewed. Electronically Published When content was published online or electronically. This date is not always present on a webpage. Place of Publication Location of the publisher. Depending on the source or style, you may or may not need to know the city, state, or country. Publisher/Sponsor Company, individual, or entity that helped get a work published or distributed. Suffix Letters/Abbreviations at the end of a name that tells us more about an individual. For example, Jr. (junior), III (third in family with a name), Esq. (esquire), etc. Title Name given to a source that identifies it. URL Link or address of a webpage. One example is Medium How a source or content piece was distributed or presented. Here is one example: E-book: Other - PDF, CSV, Word Doc, etc. Contributor Someone or an organization that helped produce a certain work. For example, a film director, dance choreographer, orchestra conductor, etc. Author Creator (often writer) of a piece such as a book, script, play, article, podcast, comic, etc.
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