This document provides guidance on using MLA (Modern Language Association) style for citations and formatting. It discusses why MLA is important, how to avoid plagiarism, and the different components of MLA including in-text citations, works cited pages, paraphrasing, and quoting. Key resources for learning MLA are identified such as the MLA Handbook and library databases. Examples are given of how to format citations for different source types like books, websites, and interviews.