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

Hanging Indents and Microsoft Word
Learn how to add hanging indents to works-cited-list entries in Microsoft Word. Read More

The Fused Participle; or, What’s Wrong with Me Writing This Title?
This post explains what a fused participle is and how to fix it Read More

How Audio Feedback Can Help Students Understand Grammatical and Mechanical Errors
Learn how audio feedback can help students improve their grammar Read More

How do I cite stories and comments in a Microsoft Word document posted on Blackboard?
If your instructor posts a document that contains stories with comments on a course management system likeĀ Blackboard, follow the MLA format template to cite… Read More
Choosing Between
Read about between and among and how to choose confidently between them Read More

How do I cite a book chapter my instructor handed out in class?
If your instructor provides the publication details for the book on the handout, you can generally use this information to create your works-cited-list entry. You… Read More
If I am discussing but not directly quoting scenes from a film, should I still include timings?
You should generally include in your citations any information that will help your reader locate the material you are citing. When you summarize a scene… Read More