MLA 8th Edition Changes - Purdue OWL® - Purdue University
In April 2016, MLA replaced its seventh edition resources with a new eighth edition. This updated version reflects the ways in which digital publication has changed how writers and researchers document sources.
A Complete Guide to MLA 8th Edition - EasyBib
2016年4月8日 · Key differences in MLA 8th Edition. 1. One standard citation format that applies to every source type. In previous editions of the MLA Handbook, researchers were required to locate the citation format for the source that they used. For example, if a magazine was used, researchers needed to locate the specific citation format for periodicals.
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MLA Formatting and Style Guide - Purdue OWL®
Although the MLA handbook is currently in its ninth edition, some information about citing in the text using the older (eighth) edition is being retained. The in-text citation is a brief reference within your text that indicates the source you consulted.
This handout covers the most common, basic elements of MLA 8 formatting and documentation. For further information, consult the MLA Manual, 8 th edition, available at the Chester Fritz Library, or visit the MLA website: http://www.mla.org.
What’s New in the Eighth Edition | MLA Style Center
Learn more below about the changes to MLA guidelines. The eighth edition of the MLA Handbook introduces a new model for entries in the works-cited list, one that reflects recent changes in how works are published and consulted.
MLA style provides writers with a system for ref-erencing their sources through parenthetical documentation and on a Works Cited page. This handout is a brief guide to citing in MLA 8th edition—for a complete guide to MLA style, please reference the MLA Handbook, 8th edition, published in April 2016. Major Changes to the 8th Edition
MLA Handbook. 8th ed., MLA, 2016. The 8th edition of the MLA Handbook provides a “universal set of guidelines” for citing sources across all format types. The previous editions of the MLA Handbook gave a separate set of citation instructions for each format type.