MLA: The Easy Way! Updated for the 9th Edition

by Peggy M. Houghton, Timothy J. Houghton, Michele M. Pratt (Editor)

Since 1977, the Modern Language Association (MLA) has published a handbook for writers. This handbook is the preferred research guideline for many academic and nonacademic institutions, and it has helped standardize the writing process for millions of people. Specifically, it has been a staple reference for college students composing research papers, and its popularity has grown with each new edition.

Following in the footsteps of its previous editions, the MLA Handbook (9th edition) is used internationally for a variety of writing applications. It includes updated guidelines for grammar, punctuation, and plagiarism in addition to expanding the works-cited section to include modern sources such as YouTube videos and online interviews.

The Easy Way! (9th edition) explains and simplifies the most commonly referenced MLA standards in an easy-to-use format. It clarifies and exemplifies many detailed aspects of the MLA Handbook (9th edition) for a better understanding of the guidelines within. In short, The Easy Way! (9th edition) allows writers to focus on content rather than mechanics while highlighting important aspects of the MLA writing style in a clear, concise, and easy-to-navigate package. Try it, and immediately relieve some of the stress of writing research papers.

72 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 25, 2021

About the author

Dr. Peggy M. Houghton is a seasoned educator and academic leader with over three decades of experience in higher education, specializing in management and leadership studies. As a professor of doctoral studies at Baker College Center for Graduate Studies from 2008 to 2023, she played a pivotal role in mentoring nontraditional online doctoral students, teaching courses in leadership, research methods, doctoral writing, and literature review. Her commitment to academic excellence included serving on more than 75 dissertation committees and supporting faculty development.
Dr. Houghton has held a range of academic leadership roles at Baker College, including Department Chair of Leadership Studies, Dean and Associate Dean of Business Administration, and full-time and adjunct faculty. She has been instrumental in developing and integrating leadership curricula across the institution, recruiting and mentoring faculty, and enhancing student engagement in both traditional and remote learning environments.
She holds a PhD in Management from Walden University, a Master of Science in Administration from Central Michigan University, and a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Oakland University. A published author, she is the creator of The Easy Way! book series with XanEdu Publishing. Dr. Houghton is deeply committed to fostering purposeful, inclusive, and applied learning experiences in higher education.