Relied on by generations of writers, the MLA Handbook is published by
the Modern Language Association and is the only official, authorized
book on MLA style. The new, ninth edition builds on the MLA's unique
approach to documenting sources using a template of core
elements--facts, common to most sources, like author, title, and
publication date--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. With this focus on
source evaluation as the cornerstone of citation, MLA style promotes the
skills of information and digital literacy so crucial today.
The many new and updated chapters make this edition the comprehensive,
go-to resource for writers of research papers, and anyone citing
sources, from business writers, technical writers, and freelance writers
and editors to student writers and the teachers and librarians working
with them. Intended for a variety of classroom contexts--middle school,
high school, and college courses in composition, communication,
literature, language arts, film, media studies, digital humanities, and
related fields--the ninth edition of the MLA Handbook offers
-New chapters on grammar, punctuation, capitalization, spelling,
numbers, italics, abbreviations, and principles of inclusive language
-Guidelines on setting up research papers in MLA format with updated
advice on headings, lists, and title pages for group project
-Revised, comprehensive, step-by-step instructions for creating a list
of works cited in MLA format that are easier to learn and use than ever
before
-A new appendix with hundreds of example works-cited-list entries by
publication format, including websites, YouTube videos, interviews,
and more
-Detailed examples of how to find publication information for a variety
of sources
-Newly revised explanations of in-text citations, including
comprehensive advice on how to cite multiple authors of a single work
-Detailed guidance on footnotes and endnotes
-Instructions on quoting, paraphrasing, summarizing, and avoiding
plagiarism
-A sample essay in MLA format
-Annotated bibliography examples
-Numbered sections throughout for quick navigation
-Advanced tips for professional writers and scholars
