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MLA Citation Guide

8th or 9th Edition?

Don't know which edition to use? Don't worry! 

There are some differences between the two editions and even though most instructors will want you to use the 9th Edition of the MLA Handbook, some may still accept the 8th. Ask or email your instructor to determine which edition is expected. 

Formatting the Works Cited page requires a 'hanging indent'. Check out the Works Cited tab on Formatting my Paper for more information.

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Come to the Academic Success Centre at any stage of your writing. The Centre is open for all students and is free to use. We are located in F212, inside the Learning Commons. We are open during normal Learning Commons hours. You can also book an appointment with our Writing Support Specialist for help with MLA, essay organization, thesis writing and more!

This vidcast introduces the viewers to the basics of MLA style documentation, focusing on the list of works cited.

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