Seneca Libraries MLA citation resources are based on the ninth edition of the MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers. In this guide, you'll find citation examples, quoting & paraphrasing tips, citation basics, and MLA citation FAQs.
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Note: This citation guide is based on the MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers (9th ed.). The contents are accurate to the best of our knowledge. Some examples illustrate Seneca Libraries' recommendations and should be viewed as modifications to the official MLA guidelines.
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