What Is MLA Style?


MLA Style is a set of guidelines covering many different aspects of scholarly writing, including:

  • formatting (page setup, margins, line spacing, font, headings, etc.)
  • mechanics of prose (spelling, punctuation, capitalization, italics, etc.)
  • use of inclusive language
  • citations

The MLA Style Manual is published by the Modern Language Association (MLA) and is used mainly in the Humanities, in such disciplines as English, Philosophy and related fields.

Check out the MLA Style Center website for more info!

 

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