SDCC Library: English Composition: Citations

This page compiles a list of resources on citations for English Composition classes (typically MLA). It is always important to cite your sources to avoid plagiarism which is a serious academic offense. If you need more help with citations, please visit the English Center.

Citation Resources

Purdue Owl MLA Formatting & Style Guide
- The online writing lab offers global support through online reference materials and services for creating citations, cover letters, major-specific writing help, and general writing advice.
SDCCD Books+ and most of our databases have citation generators embedded in them. This can be a great way to get started on a citation. But always double-check for any errors!

MLA Handbook Plus
Full text online access to the MLA Handbook 9th edition, MLA Guide to Digital Literacy 2nd edition, and the MLA Guide to Undergraduate Research in Literature. To learn more about MLA style, explore the handbook web site by clicking the About menu and/or Course link.

MLA Handbook by The Modern Language Association of America
Call Number: City: Circulating Collection; LB2369 .M52 2021
ISBN: 9781603293518
Publication Date: 2021-04-22
The ninth edition of the MLA Handbook is a textbook and reference guide that offers student writers and writing instructors guidance on creating works-cited-list entries in MLA style using the template of core elements. It features advice on punctuation, grammar, inclusive language, formatting research papers, and in-text citations. Includes an appendix of sample works-cited-list entries, illustrations, and an index.