How do I punctuate elliptical constructions?

Elliptical constructions occur when you write two related independent clauses, typically separated by a semicolon, and you omit a word or words from the second… Read More

Omitting the Superfluous Of

The word of, when used in combination with some other words, is sometimes superfluous. Read More

Pay It Forward by Using Curriculum Correctly

Learn how to use the word curriculum correctly. Read More

How do I style abbreviations like LOL in a title?

Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary spells LOL (as well as BTW, TMI, and other abbreviations used in text messaging) with capital letters. In a title, the term… Read More

How do I style labels?

If a label is quotation from a source, enclose the label in quotation marks: The dictionary entry includes the label “French phrase.” Likewise,… Read More

Cleft Sentences; or, How to Foreground Frightening Felines

Learn about the construction and use of cleft sentences Read More

How do I cite a survey or quiz that I took?

You may want to cite a survey or quiz if you are quoting its questions or description in your paper. How you cite the survey… Read More

On Editing Your Own Writing: Some Advice

Editing your own writing can be challenging, but it's not impossible Read More

MLA Guide to Digital Literacy, 2nd Edition: An Interview with the Author

Ellen C. Carillo talks to the MLA about the MLA Guide to Digital Literacy, second edition. Read More

How do I credit myself as the author of a photograph?

How you credit yourself as the author of a photograph depends on the accessibility of the photograph. If your paper discusses a photograph that is… Read More