Top Ten MLA Citation Help and Reference Resources

Top Ten MLA Citation Help and Reference Resources

So you are ready to write your paper, but are still not quite sure about the MLA format?  Never fear! There are several good online sources to get you started and to keep you going.

Here are the top ten links for MLA research paper help.

1. http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/557/01/

OWLs, or Online Writing Labs, are a good place to start when looking for any help with words, but this is especially true when working with format. The Purdue Owl has long been considered one of the best.

1. http://www.txstate.edu/SLAC/writing/documentation/SLACTips.pdf

The Student Learning Assistance Center at Texas State University San Marcos gives a thorough and detailed helpsheet, but notice this is a pdf file.

1. http://depts.gallaudet.edu/englishworks/writing/mlaguide.html

These guidelines from Gallaudet University are effectively organized for quick help.

1. http://www.ccc.commnet.edu/mla/index.shtml

This is among one of the most thorough sites available. It offers help not just with formatting, but also each step along the way in the entire  research process.

1. http://www.unc.edu/depts/wcweb/handouts/mla.html

The University of North Carolina tells you the why, what, and how of citations.

1. http://jerz.setonhill.edu/writing/academic/mla_style.html

Dennis G.  Jerz’s “Step-By-Step Instructions” show you what your paper should look like and include tips about font style and size.

1. http://www.dianahacker.com/resdoc/p04_c08_s2.html

This easy to use site even includes information about how to cite letters.

1. http://www.bedfordstmartins.com/online/cite5.html

Here you will find good examples including parenthetical citations

1. http://homeworktips.about.com/od/mlastyle/ig/Sample-MLA-Pages/

About.com offers a whole range of Homework/Study tips. Some of the best things about about.com are the thumbnails that show you sample pages for quick reference.

1. http://www.wikihow.com/Cite-a-Wikipedia-Article-in-MLA-Format

These days nearly everybody goes to Wikipedia, but not everybody knows how to use the information correctly in a research paper. Here is the help you need to make sure you have cited this source the right way.