MLA 9 Citation Quick Guide
This one-page MLA 9 quick guide is for students, writers, and anyone making source citations by hand or checking a draft. It has two columns, Source and Pattern, with examples for journal articles, books, and web pages. It also notes that containers such as journals and websites should be italicised.

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Use it as a fast reference while formatting a works cited list or reviewing citation entries. Match each source type to the pattern shown, then fill in the details from your source. The layout is simple enough to keep beside a laptop or print with assignment notes.
Good for
- Check MLA 9 citation order
- Format works cited entries
- Review citations before submitting
Tip: Print single-sided on Letter paper and keep it next to your notes for quick checking.
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