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This site is designed to introduce you to citing information in a variety of citation styles. It also explains the role of citation in scholarly work, provides guidelines for deciding when you need to cite, and gives a definition of plagiarism.
The Modern Languages Association (MLA) style is commonly used for citing references in humanities courses.
This guide is based on the MLA Handbook (9th ed.), published in 2021.Visit the MLA Style Center Website for more information.