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UPDATE (5/20/26 @ 7:30am AZ time):
The GCU Library's updated version of LopeCat, the library’s online catalog, is live! For more details on what has changed, visit the What's New Guide .
Citing Sources in MLA: Getting Started
Welcome to the GCU Library's Citing Sources in MLA Guide!
Courses beginning on or after 1/2/2023 will use MLA 9th Edition.
This guide will help you become familiar with formatting your paper, citing in the text, and creating your reference page.
Required formatting styles can be found listed in your assignments.
Looking for a different style? Head to the Citing Sources page .
MLA Style Guides & Templates are also available from the GCU Student Success Center .
- MLA Style 101 This link opens in a new windowThis video tutorial will introduce you to MLA Style 9th Edition.
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