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MLA documentation and format

MLA style is the citation system of English and the other humanities. It rests on two linked parts, brief citations in your sentences and a full list of works cited, and on one flexible template that can describe almost any source.

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What MLA style is for
In-text citations: the basics
In-text citations: special cases
The Works Cited page
The core elements
Authors and titles
Containers, dates and locations
Worked example: building an entry
Worked example: matching text and list
Formatting the paper
Common mistakes to avoid
Key takeaways

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