Cite Right!
Common citation styles include MLA, Chicago/Turabian, and APA. Learn more about these styles below.
MLA Resources
The 9th edition of the MLA Handbook released in April 2021. The full handbook is now available in ebook form for W&L students/faculty/staff!
MLA Handbook by
Relied on by generations of writers, the MLA Handbook is published by the Modern Language Association and is the only official, authorized book on MLA style.
The library also has a print copy available in Leyburn Library Reference LB2369 .M52 2021.
Call Number: EbookISBN: 1603293523Publication Date: 2021
- Excelsior College: MLA StyleProvides examples of paper formatting, in-text citations, and works cited entries
- MLA Style CenterNot the entire contents of the MLA Handbook, but a selection of helpful examples.
Chicago Manual of Style Resources
Important, make sure you reference information related to Chicago Manual of Style 17--the 17th and most recent edition of this style handbook.
- Excelsior College: Chicago Manual of StyleProvides examples of formatting and notes/bibliography citations.
APA Style Resources
Important, make sure you reference information related to APA 7--the 7th and most recent edition of this style handbook.
- Excelsior College: APA StyleProvides examples of in-text citations, APA references, and APA formatting and headings.