Citing Sources - English 121 - Composition I - Research Guides at Lansing Community College Library

MLA Handbook

This tool, developed by a Calvin College student, helps you format MLA, APA, or Chicago style citations.

Citing Sources: MLA Style
LCC Library guide to citing sources with examples of MLA citations for print, online and media sources, as well as in-text citation.
Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL) (9th edition, 2021)
Guidelines for MLA citation.
Citation: A (Very Brief Introduction)
Video explains what citation is and why we do it. Created by North Carolina State University Libraries.
Sample Paper
View a sample paper with citations in MLA format.
MLA Style, 8th Edition: An Introduction
Video created by Marquette University librarians describes the major changes in MLA 8.
Formatting a Hanging Indent

Print handouts with sample citations for the most common types of sources to have handy while you work on your paper.

Librarians can help you with citation, but your Pocket Style Manual and instructor are the final authority on citation.

Tips for formatting a hanging indent in Microsoft Word and Google Docs.