How do I cite a work translated into more than one language?

If you are writing about a book that has been translated into more than one language, you can differentiate between the translations by citing the… Read More

Should I include “Jr.” in an in-text citation?

The MLA Handbook advises, in section 6.2, “In parenthetical citations, use only the part of an author’s name—usually the surname only—necessary to find the entry… Read More

Descriptions Used as Titles of Persons

Writers sometimes use short descriptive phrases in place of formal titles before people's names. Read More

How should I style the title of a short film?

Treat a short film as a self-contained work and italicize its title in your citation and in your prose. Read More

Understanding Back-Formations: Established Expressions or Curious Coinages?

A post describing what back-formations are Read More

Parts of the Whole: Using Comprise and Compose

Learn how to use the verbs comprise and compose. Read More

A Reflection on Disability Studies: Enabling the Humanities on Its Twentieth Anniversary

Two of the editors of Disability Studies reflect on their book. Read More

How do I cite Indigenous oral teachings?

Anyone working with Indigenous oral teachings will want to consult the guidelines created by Lorisia MacLeod, a member of… Read More

How do I cite a born-digital text that later appeared in print?

Cite a born-digital text that later appeared in print the same way you would cite any other republished work. Remember that you should always cite… Read More

How Do I Know If I’ve Used Due to Correctly?

"Due to," meaning “attributable to,” modifies noun phrases, not verb clauses. Read More