MLA handbook for writers of research papers / Joseph Gibaldi

Contents;

1. Research and writing
1.1 The research paper
1.2 Selecting a topic
1.3 Using the library
1.4 Compiling a working bibliography
1.5 Taking notes
etc.

2. The mechanics of writing
2.1 Spelling
2.2 Punctuation
2.3 Names of persons
2.4 Numbers
2.5 Titles of works in the research paper
etc.

3. The format of the research paper
3.1 Typing or printing
3.2 Paper
3.3 Margins
3.4 Spacing
3.5 Heading and title
etc.

4. Preparing the list of works cited
4.1 General guidelines
4.2 Placement
4.3 Arrangement
4.4 Citing books: Information required
4.5 Sample entries: Books
etc.

5. Documenting sources
5.1 What to document
5.2 Parenthetical documentation and the list of works cited
5.3 Information required in parenthetical documentation
5.4 Readability
5.5 Sample references
etc.

6. Abbreviations and reference words
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Time
6.3 Geographical names
6.4 Common scholarly abbreviations and reference words
6.5 Publishers' names
etc.

Index : p. 229-248.