What is MLA Format? 

MLA is a citation protocol developed by the Modern Language Association. It is the citation format most commonly used for English Language and Literature, Foreign Language, Cultural Studies, and other disciplines in the Humanities.

Visit these sites for help with MLA Formatting:

OWL at Purdue

Citation Machine

MLA Style Center

Basic Format:

Books:

Author Last Name, Author First Name  Middle Initial. Title of Book. Publisher, Date.

eBooks: 

Author Last Name, Author First Name A. Title of Book. Publisher, Year Published. Title of database or website, URL or DOI.

Print Journal or Magazine Articles:

AuthorLastName, Author FirstName. "Title of Article." Title of Journal, vol#, issue#, Date, pp. #-#. 

Electronic Journal or Magazine Articles:

AuthorLastName, Author FirstName. "Title of Article." Title of Journal, vol#, issue#, Date, pp. #-#.,Database, stableURL(without the http://) or DOI.

Websites: 

Editor, author, or compiler name (if available). Name of Site. Name of institution/organization affiliated with the site (sponsor or publisher), date of resource creation (if available). URL(without the http://).