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MLA handbook for writers of research papers, theses, and dissertations / [Joseph Gibaldi, Walter S. Achtert]. - 1st ed. - New York : Modern Language Association, 1977. - 163 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.

"Based on William Riley Parker's The MLA style sheet (1951), as revised in 1970 by John H. Fisher and others." Includes index.

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.--From the publisher.

ISBN: 0873520009 9780873520003

LCCN: 77076954

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Academic writing--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Research--Methodology
Dissertations, Academic--Authorship
research papers--writing guide--Editing and scholarly writing

LC Class. No.: LB2369 / .M53

Dewey Class. No.: 808.02 GIB / 12322