LibGuides: Citing your Sources: MLA 8th

MLA 8th Handbook

Works Cited and In text citations for MLA 8th
A short guide that shows you how to format your works cited and in-text citations for books, magazine and journal articles, websites, and other sources, using MLA 8th.
In text (parenthetical) citations for MLA 8th
Using parenthetical references in MLA 8th formatted papers.
Formatting your MLA Paper in Word 2016
Gives step by step instructions for how to use Word 2016 to set up your paper in MLA format.
MLA Sample Paper Template
The MLA Sample Paper Template may be used to set up your assignment. The template includes:
- a sample assignment page
- a works cited list in MLA format.
The Word document sample paper template may display incorrect margins. ** Please double check to ensure 1" margins on all sides.

Purdue OWL's MLA Formatting & Style Guide
Very thorough overview of MLA 8th with examples for how to construct both in text cites and works cited entries. Also includes a complete sample paper and sample Works Cited.
MLA Style Center's Quick Guide to Works Cited
A great, visual overview to finding the information you need for your MLA 8th citations.

MLA Sample Paper from Purdue OWL
This PDF shows you an essay formatted in MLA style.

This slideshow was created by the OWL at Purdue and provides a great overview of MLA in text cites, Works Cited cites, and formatting.