Infographic: Looking Closely at the Fine Print: MLA Citation Mistakes to Avoid

Modern Language Association (MLA) style guide is a staple in the field of humanities, and as researchers start their writing and publishing journeys, they are expected to have a good grasp on this formatting style. But some of its nuanced requirements and rules can trip up even the most experienced researchers. This is not surprising given the nature of this style guide whose strength lies in the details that most of us stop checking after grad school.

In the list below, we focus on five specific citation oversights that can come up in reference formatting, especially while following the MLA 9 framework.