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MLA Style Guide 9th ed.

MLA Handbook by The Modern Language Association of America
Call Number: LB2369 .M52 2021
ISBN: 9781603293518
Publication Date: 2021-04-06
The MLA Handbook is published by the Modern Language Association. The new, ninth edition builds on the MLA's unique approach to documenting sources using a template of core elements that allows writers to cite any type of work, from books, e-books, and journal articles in databases to song lyrics, online images, social media posts, dissertations, and more. The many new and updated chapters make this edition the comprehensive, go-to resource for writers of research papers.