What is MLA, and how is it used in college writing?
Answer
MLA stands for:
- The Modern Language Association, which is an organization that compiled a set of style rules for academic writing.
- For more information on how it started, go to the MLA Style page.
Modern Language Association (MLA) style is used in college writing because:
- It provides a standardized format for research papers.
- It provides guidelines for writing papers that includes in-text citations, footnotes, and the Works Cited page.
A MLA Formatting and Style Guide can be found on Purdue OWL.
Baker College uses APA style, which is explained on the APA Help guide.
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