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The MLA Handbook was most recently updated in 2021. It gives step-by-step advice on every aspect of writing papers, from selecting a topic to submitting the completed paper. It provides an authoritative presentation of MLA documentation style for use in student writing.
One copy of the handbook is available for 24-hour use at the Checkout Desk, and another is in the main collection.
Additional information on MLA style may be found at these websites:
For support with writing, contact the graduate writing tutors to set up a Zoom appointment by writing to the following email address: fishergraduatewritingtutors@sjf.edu
Also feel free to refer to the resources provided by UNC's (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill) Writing Center, linked below. There are tips and tools about things like thesis statements, annotated bibliographies, and much more.
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