!Help! Help! Help!: MLA Style
Don't forget to cite your sources!
Plagiarism is defined in the Oxford English Dictionary (3rd ed) as "The action or practice of taking someone else's work, idea, etc., and passing it off as one's own; literary theft" ("Plagiarism"). If you do not cite your sources both within your essay and in a Works Cited or bibliography page, you are plagiarizing, or stealing, someone else's work.
Any student found in the act of cheating or plagiarism may be subject to disciplinary action (Atlantic Cape Policy No. 209).
For additional information and guidance see the Guide on Academic Writing : Plagiarism and Citing Sources
MLA Handbook, 9th edition
The most recent edition of the rule book for MLA citation.
A Writer's Reference 9th edition
This edition is a little dated, but has good explanations.
How to Format Your Paper in MLA Style
Tutorial: Understanding Citation MLA
Learn more about why citation is important and how it works. Select the MLA edition to see examples in MLA format.
Atlantic Cape Style Guides for MLA
Check out this Citation Guide to see examples of citations in MLA format.
Setting up MLA format in Google Docs
Use a Template!
Check out the following online citation builders. Click the information icon for more information about each of these tools. KnightCite is a good choice for beginners. If advanced degrees are part of your future, start learning Zotero now.
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NCSU Libraries Citation Builder Smooth data-entry interface. APA or MLA formats (6th, 8th ed). Citable sources include books, book chapters, magazine or newspaper articles, scholarly articles, and websites.
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KnightCite v.3.1 - Hekman Library, Calvin College Greater selection of citable sources. APA or MLA formats (8th ed). Citable sources include books, magazine or newspaper articles, dictionary and encyclopedia entries, websites, photos, cartoons, and films.
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EasyBib Ability to search for and automatically cite some sources (like books and scholarly articles). MLA format is free, APA requires a MyBib Pro subscription. Cites up to 59 different sources including blogs, emails, Court Cases, Online videos, speeches, live performances, and paintings.
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Zotero Free application you install on your personal computer. Create your own source library for current and future use. Supports MLA, APA, Chicago, and many other citation styles. Can be used inside Microsoft Word, and is compatible with most text editors, including Google Docs. Synchronize your research across devices, and access your research from any web browser. Supports collaboration and group projects.
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MLA Style CenterHelp directly from MLA. Check out the link below for information on citing AI.