Using MLA CitationsIn 1951, the Modern Language Association (MLA) distributed its first style guidelines to help create consistency among papers and publications in the English language and literary studies disciplines. Following today's MLA guidelines also helps you avoid charges of plagiarism, which can have serious consequences.
For in text citations, you should follow all direct quotes or paraphrased material by citing the author and page number in parenthesis. Use the link to the right to see examples. After your writing, you need to compile a Works Cited page. This page lists all sources you cited in your paper in alpha order. Again, see the link to the right to view examples. Citing a Play |