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    <title>MLA handbook</title>
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    <publisher>Modern Language Association</publisher>
    <dateIssued>2021</dateIssued>
    <edition>Ninth edition</edition>
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    <extent>xxx, 367 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.</extent>
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  <abstract>"The ninth edition of the MLA Handbook is a textbook and reference guide that offers student writers and writing instructors guidance on creating works-cited-list entries in MLA style using the template of core elements. It features advice on punctuation, grammar, inclusive language, formatting research papers, and in-text citations. Includes an appendix of sample works-cited-list entries, illustrations, and an index"-- Provided by publisher</abstract>
  <tableOfContents>Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- 1. Formatting Your Research Project -- 2. Mechanics of Prose -- 3. Principles of Inclusive Language -- 4. Documenting Sources: An Overview -- 5. The List of Works Cited -- 6. Citing Sources in the Text -- 7. Notes -- Appendix 1: Abbreviations -- Appendix 2: Works-Cited-List Entries by Publication Format -- Appendix Contents Work-Cited-List Entries -- Index</tableOfContents>
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  <note>Includes bibliographical references and index.</note>
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