What is the full form of 'MLA' as a referencing style?

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  1. Machine Language Adaptation
  2. Modern Language Association
  3. Management Language Authority
  4. Mainstream Language Association

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Option 2 : Modern Language Association
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Citations 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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