MLA stands for Modern Language Association, an academic organization focused on language and its impact on the world. MLA format is the standard at Barstow Community College and for many two-year community colleges. Learning MLA style will be beneficial to you in your academic career, particularly if you plan on studying literature or a foreign language.
A reminder to use only one citation style per project (MLA or APA) ask your instructor which formatting style they prefer.
Use the following format for all MLA sources:
Author. Title. Title of container (self contained if book), Other contributors (translators or editors), Version (edition), Number (vol. and/or no.), Publisher, Publication Date, Location (pages, paragraphs URL or DOI). 2nd container’s title, Other contributors, Version, Number, Publisher, Publication date, Location, Date of Access (if applicable).
MLA style Guide Works Cited: A Quick Guide
Mount Royal University Guide to style referencing 2022-2023
MLA Handbook by ANY writing that is paraphrased,
summarized, or quoted must be properly cited.
Examples:
Direction Quotation +
No Citation = Plagiarism:
Studies show that “vegetarians live six to ten years longer than meat-eaters because a plant-based diet provides protection against heart disease, cancer, strokes, and obesity.”
Direction Quotation + Citation = Correct:
Studies show that “vegetarians live six to ten years longer than meat-eaters because a plant-based diet provides protection against heart disease, cancer, strokes, and obesity” (Robbins 32).
Paraphrase + No Citation= Plagiarism:
Research clearly shows that a plant-based diet can protect against numerous diseases and increase longevity.
Paraphrase + Citation= Correct:
Research clearly shows that a plant-based diet can protect against numerous diseases and increase longevity (Robbins 32)