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The MLA (Modern Language Association) style is used extensively in the fields of humanities, education, and liberal arts. The primary source of MLA referencing is the\u00a0MLA Handbook<\/a> published by the Modern Language Association. The current edition of the MLA Style is 8th edition published in 2016.<\/p>\n

One of the best resources to learn MLA Referencing is the guide<\/a> published by\u00a0Purdue Online Writing Lab. Microsoft Office 2013 Edition also supports creating references in MLA Style, but it follows the seventh edition of MLA as shown below:<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

There are numerous details and explanations presented in the Guide to MLA Style<\/a>, and I will limit the discussion to the basic features that will get you started.<\/p>\n

Heading 1<\/strong> in MLA Style is left-aligned and bold. Heading 2<\/strong> is left-aligned and Italic. Heading 3<\/strong> is centered and bold.<\/p>\n

This is My Heading 1<\/strong><\/p>\n

This is My Heading 2<\/em><\/p>\n

This is My Heading 3<\/strong><\/p>\n

The next thing you need to know is how to do in-text citations and type the references in the Reference List. References page in MLA Style is known as Works Cited. The works that are cited most frequently include journal articles, books, websites, and dissertations\/theses. Their syntax and format are as follows:<\/p>\n

Journal Article:<\/strong>
\nAuthor(s). “Title of Article.”\u00a0Title of Journal<\/em>, Volume, Issue, Year, Pages.
\nWorks Cited:<\/em><\/span>
\nZagona, Alison L., Jennifer A. Kurth, and Stephanie ZC MacFarland. “Teachers\u2019 views of their preparation for inclusive education and collaboration.”\u00a0Teacher Education and Special Education,<\/i>\u00a0vol. 40, no. 3, 2017, pp. 163-178.
\nIn-text Citation:<\/em><\/span>
\n(Zagona et al. 169)
\nZagona et al. describe that … (170).<\/p>\n

Book:<\/strong>
\nAuthor(s).\u00a0Title of Book<\/em>. City of Publication, Publisher, Publication Date.
\nWorks Cited:<\/em><\/span>
\nRedman, Peter.\u00a0Good essay writing: A social sciences guide<\/i>. London, Sage, 2017.
\nIn-text Citation:<\/em><\/span>
\n(Redman 15)
\nRedman highlights that … (25).<\/p>\n

Website:<\/strong>
\nAuthor(s). “Title.<\/em>”\u00a0Publication Date, URL.\u00a0Date of Access (if applicable).
\nWorks Cited:<\/em><\/span>
\nPorter, Michael E., and Mark R. Kramer. “Strategy and society: The link between competitive advantage and corporate social responsibility.<\/em>” 1\u00a0Dec. 2006,\u00a0https:\/\/hbr.org\/2006\/12\/strategy-and-society-the-link-between-competitive-advantage-and-corporate-social-responsibility.\u00a0Accessed 18 April 2019.
\nIn-text Citation:<\/em><\/span>
\n(Porter and Kramer 3)
\nPorter and Kramer argue that … (4).<\/p>\n

Thesis\/Dissertation:<\/strong>
\nAuthor(s).\u00a0Title.<\/em>\u00a0Date of publication. Institution granting the degree, Description of the work.
\nWorks Cited:<\/em><\/span>
\nRichmond, J. Customer expectations in the world of electronic\u00a0banking: A case study of the Bank of Britain<\/em>. 2005. Anglia Ruskin\u00a0University, PhD dissertation.
\nIn-text Citation:<\/em><\/span>
\n(Richmond 8)
\nRichmond asserts that … (11).<\/p>\n

With this information and basic understanding, you are all set to begin writing your research paper, thesis, dissertation, and journal article. Good luck and all the best \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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