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Download Solution PDFWhat is the full form of 'MLA' as a referencing style?
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Download Solution PDFCitations is referencing style used for giving credit to others for their creative and intellectual works.
Key Points
- A referencing style is a uniform approach to citing the sources both in the body of your writing and in the reference list.
- There are different types of referencing styles as MLA, APA, the Harvard system, MHRA, Chicago/Turabian and IEEE Style.
- Whereas, MLA stands for Modern Language Association and was established in 1883.
- It was founded for educational, scientific, and literary purposes.
- MLA style is mainly used in Humanities subjects.
Thus, the full form of 'MLA' is Modern Language Association.
Additional Information
- MLA consists of two parts: in-text citations and Works Cited.
- Some of the Abbreviation of standard citations styles:
- APA (American Psychological Association)
- MHRA (Modern Humanities Research Association) system.
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