Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. Research and writing -- 2. Plagiarism and academic integrity -- 3. The mechanics of writing -- 4. The format of the research paper -- 5. Documentation: preparing the list of works cited -- 6. Documentation: citing sources in the text -- 7. Abbreviations.

The MLA Handbook is published by the Modern Language Association, the authority on MLA documentation style. Widely adopted in high schools, colleges, and publishing houses, the MLA Handbook treats every aspect of research writing, from selecting a topic to submitting the completed paper. The seventh edition is a comprehensive, up-to-date guide to research and writing in the online environment. It provides an authoritative account of MLA documentation style for use in student writing, including simplified guidelines for citing works published on the Web and new recommendations for citing several kinds of works, such as digital files and graphic narratives.