MLA Style (Newest = 9th edition)
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MLA Handbook (9th edition)
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Call Number: Berry Reference LB2369 .M52 2021ISBN: 9781603293518Publication Date: 2021-04-06The 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. -
Online resources to refer to:
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MLA Style: Purdue OWLThe Purdue OWL site provides numerous examples for citing various types of publications and it includes a sample paper illustrating the proper way to format a research paper and cite sources.
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MLA Style CenterProvides learning resources and a searchable FAQ answered by the staff at the MLA.
MLA Format for Gen AI
Example of the reference and in-text citations for ChatGPT are formatted as follows:
- Works Cited example:
Describe the theme of nature in Jane Austen’s Mansfield Park” prompt. ChatGPT, model GPT-4o, OpenAI, 23 Sept. 2024, chatgpt.com/share/66f1b0a0-d704-8000-be9a-85f53c850607.
- In-text citation:
("Describe the theme")
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How do I cite generative AI in MLA style?August 13, 2025
Revised guidance including citing secondary sources used by AI