Welcome to the Quick Start Guide on how to use MLA Format (9th Edition)!
MLA stands for the Modern Language Association. This Association was founded in 1883 and created a writing style and format for academic papers that many academics use to communicate their ideas in an accessible way. The latest revision came out in 2021. In this Quick Start Guide, we will cover the follow topics:
- How to set up a paper in MLA Format
- How to format in-text citations
- How to format the Works Cited
Course Information
Course Level:Â Beginner
Time to Complete:Â 20 minutes
Perfect for:Â All students
Guide Creator:Â Emily Keery
Topic 1: General Format: How do I set up my paper?
Watch the following video.
Your Turn: Test Your Understanding!
Use the information from the video to answer the following questions.
Topic 2: How do I format in-text citations?
Watch the following video.
Your Turn: Test Your Understanding!
Topic 3: How do I format the Works Cited?
Watch the following video.
Your Turn: Test Your Understanding!
Use the information from the video and Works Cited Guide to answer the following questions.
Wrap-up and self-check
Congratulations!
Now, return to the Learning Commons Resource Moodle and do the exit quiz to confirm your new knowledge!
Additonal Resources
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