ELAC MLA Citation Guide
When to use MLA: MLA format is most often used by English and Humanities courses. Always check your assignment guidelines or ask your professor which citation style you should be using.
How to use MLA:
- In text citation: Use an in-text citation to acknowledge that you are quoting or paraphrasing another author's words or ideas in the text of your research paper. Your reader will use the information provided in the signal phrase and in-text citation to find additional information about the source in your Works Cited page.
- Works Cited: Include a Works Cited page at the end of your research paper. It should contain a full citation for each source referenced within your paper. The full citation should include the specific publication information required by the MLA rules. This allows your reader to find the sources, if desired.
Formatting: Follow formatting rules: MLA 8 Style Guide
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