Research 101 (older version)

MLA format is commonly used in the humanities (disciplines like history, English, philosophy, religion, languages, etc.). It involves the use of parenthetical in-text citations.  

Style Guides: 

• Excelsior College MLA Formatting Guide
• How to do in-text MLA citations
• How to do your "Works Cited" list at the end of your paper
• MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers
• You can also ask for a copy of the MLA handbook downstairs at the Hostos Library. 
• MLA is now in its 9th edition. If you have been using an older version, click here to see what's new.

Writing with Microsoft Word: This video shows you exactly which tools to use In Microsoft Word to format your papers in MLA style.

Sample paper in MLA style #1

Sample paper in MLA style #2