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Shakespeare: Citation Guides

Books, electronic databases, and Web sites to start your research on Shakespeare and his works.

MLA Handbook

How to Cite Your Sources

The standard citation guide book for languages and literatures is the MLA Handbook, 8th edition. It was published in 2016 by The Modern Language Association of America. There are two copies available at the Information Commons Desk.

Online Citation Guide