Chess Terms in MLA Style

This post shows you some examples of chess terms in MLA style. Read More

How do I provide original publication information?

Section 5.108 of the MLA Handbook gives examples of how original publication information can be provided as a supplemental element in a works-cited-list entry. But… Read More

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