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Widely adopted by universities, colleges, and secondary schools, the MLA Handbook gives step-by-step advice on every aspect of writing research papers, from selecting a topic to submitting the completed paper. For over half a century, the MLA Handbook is the guide millions of writers have relied on.
The seventh edition is a comprehensive, up-to-date guide to research and wr...more
Published January 1st 2003 by Modern Language Association of America (first published 1977)
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Mar 09, 2010James rated it it was amazing
Shelves: writing-is-art, edition-verified, reference
According to the blurb on the back cover, NEWSWEEK has said the MLA Handbook is 'The style bible for most college students,' and I'm confident this is very much the truth. Nevertheless, this (indispensable) guidebook fails quite miserably in qualifying as a joy to read, and, thus, I am led to ponder that Satan himself may be using 'Joseph Gibaldi' as a pen-name. If the Bible was the greatest story ever told, then the MLA Handbook is, perhaps, the greatest necessary evil ever written.
So, I'll ave...more
Apr 29, 2013Lit Bug rated it it was amazing
A great, terrifying scrutiny of every single thing you need to know about writing a proper, acceptable thesis. Super-annoying, super-useful. Confusing with its wealth of detail but really simple if you know where you’re headed. I got a really blasting headache making sense of it.
Citing a thesis is definitely harder than writing a thesis. Now, please spare the poor person who spent years on researching and writing. Wasn’t that enough for you folks up there??? Leave us alone!!!
Oct 05, 2016Jasmine rated it really liked it · review of another edition
Yes I did read this damn book cover-to-cover and I want it to count towards my Goodreads annual goal.
Jun 26, 2016Stephanie Graves rated it liked it · review of another edition
URLs are of the devil in a works cited. Sorry.
Jan 14, 2010K. rated it did not like it
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Jun 04, 2016Christine rated it really liked it · review of another edition
Easy to read guide. Don't agree with some the changes though.
Jul 20, 2016Heather rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
I'm in love with the 8th edition of MLA style.
Don't tell my husband about the affair.
It began late last quarter when someone slipped sleek copies of the new guide complete with polyethylene covers into the tentative, but curious hands of several librarians at work, including yours truly.
I gamely tested describing this style to a student, and to my surprise, it made sense to him immediately(!)
My love only deepened this summer when I delved into the handbook to find that there might be multiple co...more
Jul 30, 2016Asra Syed added it · review of another edition
I'm interested to see how MLA's shifted approach toward research works for my students, 'from a prescriptive list of formats to the overarching purpose of documentation: enabling readers to participate fully in conversations between writers and their sources' (xii). It may take some getting used to, but I'm hopeful this more flexible approach with core elements for documentation instead of specific types of sources will mean MLA won't have to do more updates any time soon and it 'will continue t...more
Jul 30, 2016Kim rated it really liked it · review of another edition
Shelves: young-adult-nonfiction, nonfiction, professional
The perfect summer beach read :-)
I appreciate MLA's desire to create a more flexible set of guidelines for students in a way that encourages academic integrity and allows the researcher's audience to find their way to sources with minimal distraction.
I think students will appreciate that there's more than ONE right way to cite a particular source, and I anticipate many fun and brain-stretching conversations with students and teachers as we all move out of our comfort zones and into that space w...more
Sep 18, 2016Leslie rated it really liked it · review of another edition
The biggest updating of MLA for decades. Most of it seems useful, though I'm not happy that we have to use URLs again. I have a feeling that the template won't be as intuitive for undergrads as the editors seem to think it will be; we'll see what happens this term when I start teaching the new rules.
May 29, 2011Chris rated it it was ok · review of another edition
Useful, yes. Also, it makes good kindling when you're ready to go on the lam after murdering people due to the absurdity of the MLA format.
Nov 17, 2017Neira rated it really liked it · review of another edition
The 8th edition is short and concise. Just what it has to be.
Jul 15, 2014Adam Wilsman added it · review of another edition
Chapter Guide
1. Research and Writing
2. Plagiarism and Academic Integrity
3. The Mechanics of Writing
4. The Format of the Research Paper
5. Documentation: Preparing the List of Works Cited
6. Documentation: Citing Sources in the Text
7. Abbreviations
'If you borrow more than once from the same source within a single paragraph and no borrowing from another source intervenes, you may give a single parenthetical reference after the last borrowing.'
'The second parenthetical citation omits the author's nam...more
Apr 26, 2016Melissa rated it really liked it · review of another edition
Ummm it seems pretty weird to review a citation handbook. But it seems much improved for our modern times. Thank goodness they've stopped indicating whether something is 'print' or 'web', and I also like the more streamlined approach to punctuation - just periods and commas! While I was pretty excited about the template for student use in the beginning, I fear that it's not as intuitive as it appears and students will struggle with it - I think for the time being I will stick with my tried-and-t...more
Dec 26, 2011HeavyReader rated it liked it
Recommends it for: people required to use it when writing a research paper
At some point in my life, most probably when I was in college, but maybe in high school too, I used this book as a guide to writing a research paper. I didn't read the book cover to cover. That would be silly.
I'll probably have to use it again if I ever write another research paper. The chance of that happening is slim.
Jan 29, 2008Drew Lackovic rated it did not like it
I've never found a MLA formatting book that I've been happy with. This one lives up to the low standard I've grown to expect for MLA books. It seems every time I need to do a strange quotation, these books never really have an answer in an easily findable/existing manner.
Jan 20, 2008Stacy Davis-White rated it it was amazing
If I never have to see this book again..it will be too soon!!!!!!
Nov 27, 2011Stacey rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
I truly READ the book this time, instead of using it as pure reference: it is clearly written, with fabulous examples, and so much better than most other handbooks. Highly recommend.
Apr 13, 2016Sohaib rated it really liked it · review of another edition
The official guide for the MLA...
Aug 27, 2016Paul rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
I like the changes! It makes everything simplistic and useful, which will be helpful when introducing MLA to my students.
Jun 02, 2016Ginny rated it really liked it · review of another edition
Welcome changes, particularly the shift from formulaic Works Cited entries to thinking through the research process. My favorite beach read!
Sep 15, 2015Rambling Reader rated it liked it · review of another edition
it's okay. purdue owl writing center has a more useful resource webpage on citations.
Mar 13, 2019Lee ✿ rated it did not like it · review of another edition
Do you know why this manual sucks? Do you? I'll tell you why. It does a fantastic job telling you how to cite sources, both in-text citations and the works-cited page. I'll commend it for that. But I have turned this book inside and out, and I can't find anything about the formatting. Granted, as this is the documentation style I've used throughout high school, a lot of it is second nature, but when my grade and thousands of dollars are depending on accuracy, I want to make doubly sure that the...more
Nov 25, 2018The_ Movie_was_better rated it it was amazing
MLA: Mona Lisa’s Attitude was-first off-not quite the romantic dramedy that I was expecting, but boy did it get hot and heavy once I figured out what was going on. The authors took on various themes and styles of post-modernist literature. From the meta plot (a textbook written by a man madly in love with Mona Lisa and her voluptuous attitude) to the monotonous pages on paper formatting highlighting the meaninglessness of love. But through these themes the fictional author writing this textbook...more
May 26, 2018Quiver rated it liked it · review of another edition
This style handbook offers guidelines on how to document sources according to the widely used standards set out by the MLA (Modern Language Association of America). It's aimed at students, but anyone interested in writing within the humanities, be it a professional paper or a blog, would do well to familiarise themselves with the conventions within.
Easy to read with large font and a helpful, explanatory layout; not dense but informative; alongside traditional sources, addresses concerns about ci...more
Jan 19, 2019Renjith R Nair rated it really liked it · review of another edition
As a researcher, this academic book helped me to organise my writing structure. It helps to order our writing and guides a way to write and present our thoughts right. In writing, ethics is important, and plagiarism is a sin. In this context, the importance of original content and citation is always taken its place. MLA Handbook will help to write good stuff in its way and we would get professionally good output in writing.
Dec 14, 2017Debi G. rated it really liked it · review of another edition
Yes, I read the new edition of the MLA Handbook. (It's much shorter than the Chicago Manual of Style; it's even shorter than the seventh edition.)
It's simplified for clarity's sake. (How foreign it feels to be less particular!)
It offers instructional paragraphs with helpful examples. I especially appreciate section 1.3.1 regarding the 'Use and Accuracy of Quotations' in essay writing.
I was razzed a bit, even by my colleagues, for reading this.
I just wanted to understand the reasoning behind MLA format well enough to teach it.
To do that, I had to read a boring non-fiction book that, ironically, is about how to write interesting non-fiction.
The Modern Language Association should be ashamed of this.
Jan 24, 2017Christine rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
The changes made between the 7th and 8th editions of the MLA Handbook were helpful, especially as we consider how sources change. It took me awhile to get used to the new format, but I believe it will help students and scholars more as we move into a constantly changing information era.
May 13, 2018Amy McLay Paterson rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
It feels weird to give 5 stars to the MLA handbook of all things, but this version is concise, easy to follow and extremely well thought out. I think the editors did a great job bringing citation back to basic principles and anticipating future developments in scholarly research and writing.
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MLA General Format

Summary:

MLA Style specifies guidelines for formatting manuscripts and citing research in writing. MLA Style also provides writers with a system for referencing their sources through parenthetical citation in their essays and Works Cited pages.

Writers who properly use MLA also build their credibility by demonstrating accountability to their source material. Most importantly, the use of MLA style can protect writers from accusations of plagiarism, which is the purposeful or accidental uncredited use of source material produced by other writers.

If you are asked to use MLA format, be sure to consult the MLA Handbook (8th edition). Publishing scholars and graduate students should also consult the MLA Style Manual and Guide to Scholarly Publishing (3rd edition). The MLA Handbook is available in most writing centers and reference libraries. It is also widely available in bookstores, libraries, and at the MLA web site. See the Additional Resources section of this page for a list of helpful books and sites about using MLA Style.

Paper Format

The preparation of papers and manuscripts in MLA Style is covered in part four of the MLA Style Manual. Below are some basic guidelines for formatting a paper in MLA Style:

General Guidelines

  • Type your paper on a computer and print it out on standard, white 8.5 x 11-inch paper.
  • Double-space the text of your paper and use a legible font (e.g. Times New Roman). Whatever font you choose, MLA recommends that the regular and italics type styles contrast enough that they are each distinct from one another. The font size should be 12 pt.
  • Leave only one space after periods or other punctuation marks (unless otherwise prompted by your instructor).
  • Set the margins of your document to 1 inch on all sides.
  • Indent the first line of each paragraph one half-inch from the left margin. MLA recommends that you use the “Tab” key as opposed to pushing the space bar five times.
  • Create a header that numbers all pages consecutively in the upper right-hand corner, one-half inch from the top and flush with the right margin. (Note: Your instructor may ask that you omit the number on your first page. Always follow your instructor's guidelines.)
  • Use italics throughout your essay to indicate the titles of longer works and, only when absolutely necessary, provide emphasis.
  • If you have any endnotes, include them on a separate page before your Works Cited page. Entitle the section Notes (centered, unformatted).

Formatting the First Page of Your Paper

  • Do not make a title page for your paper unless specifically requested.
  • In the upper left-hand corner of the first page, list your name, your instructor's name, the course, and the date. Again, be sure to use double-spaced text.
  • Double space again and center the title. Do not underline, italicize, or place your title in quotation marks. Write the title in Title Case (standard capitalization), not in all capital letters.
  • Use quotation marks and/or italics when referring to other works in your title, just as you would in your text. For example: Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas as Morality Play; Human Weariness in 'After Apple Picking'
  • Double space between the title and the first line of the text.
  • Create a header in the upper right-hand corner that includes your last name, followed by a space with a page number. Number all pages consecutively with Arabic numerals (1, 2, 3, 4, etc.), one-half inch from the top and flush with the right margin. (Note: Your instructor or other readers may ask that you omit the last name/page number header on your first page. Always follow instructor guidelines.)

Here is a sample of the first page of a paper in MLA style:

Section Headings

Writers sometimes use section headings to improve a document’s readability. These sections may include individual chapters or other named parts of a book or essay.

Essays

MLA recommends that when dividing an essay into sections you number those sections with an Arabic number and a period followed by a space and the section name.

1. Early Writings
3. Traveling the Continent

Books

MLA does not have a prescribed system of headings for books (for more information on headings, please see page 146 in the MLA Style Manual and Guide to Scholarly Publishing, 3rd edition). If you are only using one level of headings, meaning that all of the sections are distinct and parallel and have no additional sections that fit within them, MLA recommends that these sections resemble one another grammatically. For instance, if your headings are typically short phrases, make all of the headings short phrases (and not, for example, full sentences). Otherwise, the formatting is up to you. It should, however, be consistent throughout the document.

If you employ multiple levels of headings (some of your sections have sections within sections), you may want to provide a key of your chosen level headings and their formatting to your instructor or editor.

Sample Section Headings

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The following sample headings are meant to be used only as a reference. You may employ whatever system of formatting that works best for you so long as it remains consistent throughout the document.

Numbered:

1. Soil Conservation
1.2 Terracing
3. Energy Conservation
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Formatted, unnumbered:

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Level 1 Heading: bold, flush left

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Level 2 Heading: italics, flush left

Level 3 Heading: centered, bold

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Level 4 Heading: centered, italics

Level 5 Heading: underlined, flush left

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