MLA Format Style Guide: Home
Welcome!
Welcome to the MLA Format Style Guide! In this guide, you will learn the proper way to format your research papers and writing using the Modern Language Association’s style.
UVF departments that use MLA style are currently using the 8th edition.
Modern Language Association
Departments
The following UVF Departments use MLA style:
- Arts and Sciences
- Ministry Leadership
- Intercultural Studies
- Digital Media
- Music
Always check with your professor to determine what citation style you should be using, as well as any assignment specific guidelines.
MLA Guides Online
The following links will give you some helpful information about the MLA style and its uses.
- Writing resources from the Modern Language Association.
- The Purdue Online Writing Lab is an excellent resource for all things writing. This page will help you learn to use MLA citation and format style.
IMPORTANT NOTE
It is important to note that while citation generators do in fact exist, they are not the best way to generate a citation for your paper. It is much better to learn to write your own citations, particularly if you want to be able to go on to write professionally in your future careers. If you need assistance with your citations, please feel free to contact the librarian at research@valleyforge.edu. You can also go to the Write Solution to have your paper proofread and citations checked. Do not wait to do this until the last minute before your paper is due! Plan to have everything checked a few days in advance to allow time for corrections as needed!
Need help?
Contact the librarian at research@valleyforge.edu
You can also get in person assistance from Write Solution located in Tucker Hall Room 121.
Available hours during the semester:
- Monday – Thursday 2:00pm – 7:00pm
- Friday 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Guide Citation
Modern Language Association. MLA Handbook 8th Edition. Modern Language Association, 2016.