Comparative Literature Research Guide
Writing Guide and Citation Style

Most disciplines adopt a particular style guide. Style guides can include information on formatting papers and articles for academic purposes or publication, citation style, grammar, spelling, capitalization, and other writing preferences. Scholars in Comparative Literature favor MLA citation style.

Citation Style

MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations  (Ref LB 2369 M53, with copies also on Permanent Reserve, and earlier editions in the circulating collection on the 20th floor)

Grammar and Style

Elements of Style, William Strunk, Jr. 1999. (Ref PE 1408 .S772 2000)
Succinctly explains basic rules on writing style, form, composition, capitalization, spelling, and grammar.

Online English Grammar, Anthony Hughes.
Provides many details of English grammar.

Oxford Reference Online
Contains a large collection of English language reference tools covering usage, style, grammar, language, and etymology.