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MLA Guides

Changes in MLA 9th Edition

The MLA 9th edition includes...

  • Double the number of citation examples. Now more than 300!

  • Updated paper formatting guidelines.

  • New section on inclusive language to guide writers when discussing race and ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation and identity, ability, age, and socioeconomic status.

  • Greater guidance on quoting and avoiding plagiarism.

  • Instructions for creating footnotes and endnotes.

MLA Handbook