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Q. What's the difference between MLA 7 and MLA 8?

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Answered By: Jean Reese

Last Updated: Apr 10, 2017 Views: 1294

The 8th edition of the MLA Handbook, published in 2016, rethinks documentation for an era of digital publication with a new universal set of guidelines that writers can apply to any source.

Below are links with more information about the changes to MLA 8. Copies of the MLA Handbook are available at the Reference Desk on the 1st floor of the Library.

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What's New in the Eight Edition (MLA Website)
Summary of Changes to MLA 8th Edition (Purdue OWL)
MLA 7 vs. MLA 8 (EasyBib)

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Q. What's the difference between MLA 7 and MLA 8?

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Answered By: Jean Reese Last Updated: Apr 10, 2017 Views: 1294

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Answered By: Jean Reese

Last Updated: Apr 10, 2017 Views: 1294