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Service Learning: Citations

MLA 8 Handouts

MLA 8 Library Handout
MLA 8 Database Citations
Sample Works Cited MLA 8
Using sample works cited from OWL Purdue

Books in library

MLA Handbook by The Modern Language Association of America
Call Number: LB2369.G53 2016
ISBN: 9781603292627
Publication Date: 2016-04-01
MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers by Joseph Gibaldi; Modern Language Association of America Staff
Call Number: LB2369.G53
ISBN: 9781603290241
Publication Date: 2009-01-01
The Chicago Manual of Style by University of Chicago Press Editorial Staff
Call Number: Z253.U69
ISBN: 9780226287058
Publication Date: 2017-09-05

Citation Styles & Resources

There are over 20 different citation and style manuals. These are the 3 most commonly used:

MLA (Modern Language Association)

This style is commonly used for sources within the liberal arts and humanities.

APA (American Psychological Association)

This style is commonly used for sources within the social sciences.

Chicago Manual of Style

This style is used in various disciplines, including humanities and social sciences.

Outside Resources