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Now that we have finished our 3-part series on APA style formatting (the formatting used for papers written in science and social science disciplines), we are moving on to MLA style formatting. MLA—or Modern Language Association—is the style of formatting you will most likely be asked to use when writing papers for classes that fall under the broad heading of humanities. For instance, you will be asked to use MLA style formatting for papers written for english classes, or for comparative studies classes. Today, in part one of our three-part series on MLA style formatting; we will be talking about how to properly notate in-text citations.
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Trying to write that pesky research paper? Do you have no idea which format and citation style you are supposed to use? Or maybe you do know, but don’t know what the differences are between the two…

There are two main formatting and citation styles that you will be asked to use when writing papers for your college classes. These are known as APA (or American Psychological Association) and MLA (or Modern Language Association). While these are similar styles, it is important to know the differences between the two, when to use which, and how to use both correctly and effectively.
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