Citing and Writing MLA 9

For further help with MLA format and citation examples (how to cite anthologies, interviews, conversations…), go to: 

• MLA Handbook 9th Edition (print)
  Request at library desk or available for purchase from the bookstore
• MLA Handbook Plus (e-version)
  An electronic version of the ninth edition of the MLA Handbook, 2021. Can also be accessed via MyApps.
  Note: For off-campus access, you will need to create an account.
• MLA Style Center
  Online MLA style resources, including Ask the MLA where you can search questions asked, expert answers and submit your own question
• MLA Formatting and Style Guide by OWL Purdue
  Purdue University’s Online Writing Lab’s comprehensive MLA Guide
• AUArts Academic support
  Page for guides on MLA citations (other guides available on essay writing, exam prep and time management)
• Mount Royal University's MLA Guide (condensed and easy-to-follow)
  The good people at MRU have taken the MLA guide and condensed it into an easy-to-consume 19 page PDF. They also have short guides on citing images and how to format your papers.
• MLA Citation Style Print-Friendly QuickGuide
  Made by our friends at the University of Alberta, this printable handout for MLA citation is a great go-to resource!
• Zotero
  Do you know you can use Zotero to help manage your citations? Check out this quick start guide to Zotero!

AUArts Tutoring and Writing Centre

The AUArts Tutoring and Writing Centre offers students help and assistance on a number of topics. They are citation experts and can proof-read your papers to ensure you've cited everything correctly. For free!

In addition to citation help, the Tutoring and Writing Centre also offers the following support for students:

• Brainstorming techniques
• Organizing / developing ideas
• Communicating clearly and effectively
• Editing, proof-reading, and grammar
• MLA citations and formatting
• Time management strategies
• Task organization
• Coursework clarification
• Reading comprehension
• Notetaking and active listening
• Finding your learning strengths

The Tutors can be found in room 435 and appointments can be booked by emailing tutoring@auarts.ca.