What is MLA Handbook Plus?

MLA Handbook Plus is a new, subscription-based digital product providing online access to the ninth edition of the MLA Handbook. To learn more about MLA Handbook… Read More

How can I get an authorized copy of the MLA Handbook, ninth edition?

The best way to ensure that you receive a complete, correct, and authorized copy published by the MLA (and not a counterfeit version with errors)… Read More

How can I learn more about what’s new in the ninth edition of the handbook?

The MLA presented a free webinar about what’s new in the ninth edition. In the webinar, MLA editors provided an overview of what’s covered in… Read More

How does the ninth edition of the MLA Handbook compare with the eighth edition?

The ninth edition retains the MLA’s unique system of documentation established in the eighth edition. New to the ninth edition are hundreds of additional example… Read More

In the ninth edition of the MLA Handbook, why are names of seasons styled lowercase in works-cited-list entries?

The ninth edition of the MLA Handbook aims for stylistic consistency in prose and works-cited-list entries. Since seasons are styled lowercase in prose (e.g., My favorite seasons… Read More

Have there been corrections to the ninth edition of the MLA Handbook?

Yes. You can find a chart of those corrections on the MLA Handbook Plus website. Read More

Why are optional elements now called supplemental elements?

The ninth edition of the MLA Handbook simplifies and clarifies the terminology used to describe some of the elements of a works-cited-list entry. In MLA… Read More

Why is the Other Contributors element now called the Contributor element?

The ninth edition of the MLA Handbook simplifies and clarifies the terminology used to describe some of the elements of a works-cited-list entry. Thus, the… Read More