What is the current edition for the MLA citation manual?

The latest version of The MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers is the 7th edition. Since the MLA Handbook is geared toward high school and undergraduate level students, it will be the main manual that CCC students will refer to for MLA style citations.

The latest version of The MLA Style Manual and Guide to Scholarly Publishing is the 3rd edition. The MLA Style Manual is geared toward graduate students, scholars, and professional writers.

More information on both publications is available on the MLA Style website.

How to cite Facebook

If you're citing in APA style, here's a useful resource on how to properly cite Facebook fan pages, group pages, and profile information.

If you're citing in MLA style, check out Purdue OWL's MLA Formatting and Style guide for information on how to cite an entire website or a specific page on a website.

How do I cite an interview in my paper?

If you're citing in MLA style, check out the interview section of Purdue Online Writing Lab's MLA Formatting and Style Guide. The guide breaks down how to properly cite a personal interview, published interviews, and more.

If you're citing in APA style, don't include any form of personal communication (e.g., emails, interviews, etc.) in your references. You'll only cite these resources in-text. Purdue OWL's APA Formatting and Style Guide has more information on how to handle these types of citations.

Works Cited Help

I have to write a bibliography for my term paper. Do you have any information? 

The Online Writing Lab (OWL) at Purdue as excellent online guides for APA style and MLA style formatting.

Douglas Library has handouts on APA and MLA citation styles located at the reference desk and online. We also have copies of Concise rules of APA style, 6th ed. and MLA handbook for writers of research papers, 7th ed. available at the library.