How do I cite material posted on a social media platform like Instagram?

Below are examples of citations for various types of works posted on Instagram. For explanations, see our post on citing social media. Post… Read More

How do I cite material posted on a social media platform like Facebook?

Below are examples of how to cite material posted on Facebook. For explanations, see our post on citing social media. Post1 On Facebook the World… Read More

Citing Material Posted on Social Media Platforms

This post offers an overview of how to cite material from social media platforms Read More

Are scientific laws, theories, and terms capitalized?

Scientific laws, theories, and terms are lowercased except when preceded by a proper adjective. Read More

Have Questions about Publishing? Submit Them to Ask UP

The MLA will be answering questions on the Association of University Presses’ Ask UP site. Read More

What is MLA Handbook Plus?

MLA Handbook Plus is a new, subscription-based digital product providing online access to the ninth edition of the MLA Handbook. To learn more about … Read More

Is it OK to split an infinitive?

Yes, generally. An infinitive is the to form of a verb: to go, to be. Writers are often taught to avoid splitting infinitives—that is, to avoid placing a… Read More

How to Avoid Bracketed Changes in Quotations

Writers sometimes use bracketed changes in quotations. But these changes are often unnecessary. Read More

How can I get an authorized copy of the MLA Handbook, ninth edition?

The best way to ensure that you receive a complete, correct, and authorized copy published by the MLA (and not a counterfeit version with errors)… Read More

If I cite one edition as my primary text, how do I cite another edition?

If you are citing one edition of a text as your primary source, you might need to refer occasionally to another edition. In MLA style,… Read More