What's New in the 9th Edition - MLA - Spring 2021
The revised MLA Handbook is useful as a textbook and a style guide. This revised work includes greater detail and clarification in the following areas:
- MLA citation core elements, where to find them, and templates for proper style
- Generalization for elements using a wider range of sources
- Updated guidance for URLs
- Explanation of in-text citations
- Recommendations for inclusive language
- Hundreds of additional sample works-cited-list entries
- Current guidelines for preventing plagiarism
- Guidance for research paper formatting
- Guidelines for writing conventions and mechanics
- Recommendations for using notes in your writing
Additional information on the new guidance from MLA can be found on the Purdue OWL website.
