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MLA Documentation Guide
Use this menu to learn about MLA style documentation.
General information about MLA parenthetical citations
Citing books, articles, and other sources parenthetically in your paper
Abbreviating references to your sources
Formatting quotations according to the MLA guidelines
Creating an MLA works cited page
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Cite References in Your Paper
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American Political Science Association Documentation
Council of Science Editors Documentation
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Quoting and Paraphrasing Sources
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Short Story
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Personal interview, film, tv program
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