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MLA

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May 13, 2024 3 minute read

**MLA (Modern Language Association) style** is a set of guidelines for formatting research papers and other academic documents. It is most commonly used in the humanities, such as English, literature, and history. MLA style dictates the format of the paper, including the margins, font, spacing, and citations.

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Writing Skills for University Success

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Understanding Rhetoric

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Is specifically geared towards MLA formatting for technical and business writing.

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