Research Guides: Citation Resources: MLA

MLA Citation Resources for the 9th Edition

MLA Handbook 9th ed. by The Modern Language Association of America
Call Number: McWherter RIS Desk LB2369 .G53 2021
Also copy in Lambuth Library Reference Collection LB2369 .M52 2021.

MLA 9th Edition Handout
Quick tips on MLA works cited page and in-text citations.

Tutorial: MLA 9 at the University of Memphis
This tutorial will take you step-by-step through the elements of an MLA 9 citation.
MLA Style Center
Free MLA style and citation resources from the Modern Language Association.
MLA Works Cited: A Quick Guide
Tutorial and practice template for creating MLA Works Cited citations from MLA Style.
Excelcior OWL MLA Style
Overview of MLA in-text citations, Works Cited Page citations, and formatting with sample papers from Excelsior Online Writing Lab.
Purdue OWL MLA Guide
The Online Writing Lab at Purdue covers all the basics for MLA in-text citations, the Works Cited page, and other MLA formatting.

MLA Handbook 8th ed. by The Modern Language Association of America
Call Number: RIS Desk LB2369 .G53 2016
Also copy available in 4th floor stacks LB2369 .G53 2016.

MLA 8th Edition
Quick tips to print out and refer to (created by UofM Libraries).

Website: What's New in the 8th Edition
The Modern Language Association briefs you on what's different in the 8th edition.
Website: OWL Purdue MLA Guide
The Online Writing Lab at Purdue covers all the basics for in-text citations and the bibliography.
Website: MLA Citation Examples
Citation examples from books to legal materials to e-mails.
Video: Set up your Works Cited Page
A 5-minute video on formatting your Word document to match MLA 8th Edition Works Cited page.

Library of Congress Primary Source Citations / MLA
Some primary sources, like photographs and maps, aren't covered in the usual places. Get help from the Library of Congress.
Government Documents
Need to cite a government document in MLA style? Consult the Government Documents section of the Surviving Citation guide.