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MLA

Guidelines and rules for proper grammatical usage, citation formats, or paper writing from the MLA (Modern Language Association). MLA style is often used in works on the liberal arts and humanities.

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BibMe: Fast & Easy Bibliography Maker
http://www.bibme.org/
Free online bibliography maker that supports MLA, APA, Chicago and Turabian styles. Either input bibliographic information manually or use the autofill mode. Works with books, magazines, newspapers, websites, journals, and films. Includes the option to save bibliographies.
Citing Government Information Sources - University of Nevada-Reno Libraries
http://www.library.unr.edu/depts/bgic/guides/government/cite...
A very good resource for anyone who needs to find some examples of how to cite Government Information, such as a Presidential Commission, U.S. Supreme Court Decision, a Code of Federal Regulation, Statistical Table, U.S. Census Data, City and State Government Publications.
English MLA Bibliography Format
http://www.amersol.edu.pe/hs/english/mla.asp
If you are looking for a very straight forward and user friendly website that will explain how to cite a paper in proper MLA format, then this website is for you. There are many examples, and answers to many common questions about citing. This site is supported by the Colegio Franklin Delano Roosevelt American School of Lima.
Guide for Writing Research Papers - Capital Community College Library
http://www.ccc.commnet.edu/mla/index.shtml
Are you looking for a simple to use site for the MLA citation style? Capital Community College Library of Hartford, Connecticut site does a very good job of breaking down each of the steps involved in the writing process. Some of the areas covered include: paper format, works cited page, sample works cited, and many examples of citing sources.
Purdue University Online Writing Lab (OWL)
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/
Wondering about citations, references, metaphors, grammar, style, or about any other subject that has to do with writing? Come here. Find APA, MLA, and Turabian style guides, help with academic or professional writing, and more!
Workscited4u
http://www.workscited4u.com/
Are you looking a very easy and simple website to assist you with your citations? This is a free tool that is very user friendly, and easy to use. There are over twenty sources from which to choose from, such as "Book, CD-Rom, Film, Journal Article, Magazine Article, Internet Source (web site), and Online Newspaper". With over twenty source types to choose from, simply fill in the information, and the site will create your Works Cited page in MLA format.

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