For most writers of research papers, proper style is MLA style - the system of documentation recommended by
the Modern Language Association of America. This little book summarizes that system, showing how to cite sources
with clarity, consistency, and scholarly authority. The book also includes a list of commonly used abbreviations;
sample entries for various kinds of books, periodicals, and other media (including films, CD-ROMs, and online databases);
and, most useful of all, a model research paper. The Essentials of MLA Style is an invaluable resource for any
writer doing scholarly work in the humanities today.
Table of Contents
1. Preparing the List of Works Cited
Books
Articles in Periodicals
CD-ROMs, Online Databases, and Computer Networks
Other Sources
2. Documenting Sources
Placing and Punctuating the Parenthetical Reference
Citing Sources