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Submit an Essay to “Writing with MLA Style”

The Modern Language Association seeks submissions from students of exemplary research papers written in MLA style for publication in “Writing with MLA Style,” a collection… Read More

Formatting Your Research Project

To learn how to set up your research project in MLA format, visit our free sample chapter on MLA Handbook Plus, the only authorized subscription-based digital… Read More

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How do I format a quotation of song lyrics?

Format a quotation of song lyrics the same way you would format a quotation of poetry. Read More

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If I mention the title of a fictional work in my text, how do I style it?

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Historic or Historical?

Acronyms in MLA Style

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If I mention the title of a fictional work in my text, how do I style it?

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Should I capitalize the names of birds?

Many common English-language bird names consist of nouns or of adjectives followed by generic terms, such as eagle and sparrow. The editorial guidelines of organizations… Read More

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When must I indicate that a translation is my own?

MLA style requires that writers provide translations of quoted passages, terms, and titles in languages other than English (or other than the language in which… Read More

Student Guide to AI Literacy

Submit an Essay to “Writing with MLA Style”

Formatting Your Research Project

How do I format a quotation of song lyrics?

If I mention the title of a fictional work in my text, how do I style it?

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Advice from the Editors

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If I mention the title of a fictional work in my text, how do I style it?

Should I capitalize the names of birds?

When must I indicate that a translation is my own?

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