The recommendations in this section are based on the MLA Handbook (9th ed., MLA, 2021), which you can find through HOLLIS. If you are logged into Hollis with your Harvard key, you can check out an online version of the handbook.
No one expects you to memorize the format for every type of source you will include in your reference list. Instead, you should know where to look for models of each type of source. This section explains the basics of MLA style and provides samples for the most commonly used sources. For more information, you should consult the links below:
- You can find templates for generating citations in the MLA quick guide.
- You can find samples of how to cite different types of sources in the MLA Citations by Format guide.
- You can find answers to questions about MLA format here.
- You can find MLA advice about formatting a research paper here.
- If you are looking for information on how to generate citations using Zotero or other citation software, you can find links to library resources here.