The MLA Handbook

The MLA Handbook is a guide published by the Modern Language Association that provides rules for writing and formatting research papers in the humanities, especially in literature and language studies. It explains how to cite sources properly to give credit to original authors, how to structure your paper with consistent formatting, and how to handle quotations and references. The goal is to ensure clarity, credibility, and scholarly integrity in academic writing, making it easier for readers to follow your sources and ideas. Essentially, it's a standardized set of guidelines to help you present your work professionally.