Introducing Lateral Reading before Research

A lesson on lateral reading Read More

How should I capitalize a salutation in a letter?

The MLA provides style recommendations for research papers. For guidance on how to capitalize salutations addressed to various categories of persons (e.g., religious, governmental, military),… Read More

Helping Students Use Grammar to Support Their Writing Goals

Teachers can help their students by addressing grammar in the context of student writing Read More

Should I insert “page 1” at the top of a one-page assignment?

Listing a page number for a one-page assignment is likely not necessary, but you should check with your instructor about pagination and other formatting… Read More

How to Use (Not Abuse) Parentheses

Get tips on how to use parentheses and how to avoid overusing them Read More

Accent Marks in Microsoft Word

There are two basic ways of generating accent marks for text in foreign languages Read More

Note Formatting in Microsoft Word

Learn how the how to format notes in Microsoft Word Read More

Track Changes in Microsoft Word

Learn how to use Track Changes in Microsoft Word Read More

Dashes in MLA Style and Microsoft Word

Learn how the MLA uses dashes and how to access them in Microsoft Word Read More

AutoCorrect, Spell-Check, and Style Settings in Microsoft Word

Learn how to use AutoCorrect, spell-check, and style settings in Microsoft Word Read More