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 like 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

Supporting Students As They Create Social Media Campaigns

A lesson on social media campaigns Read More

How do I style a title or short title enclosed in parentheses in my parenthetical citation?

If a title or short title in parentheses must be given in a parenthetical citation, do not nest parentheses within parentheses. Instead, change the parentheses… Read More

How do I cite my own medical record?

How you cite your own medical record depends on its location, but as always, follow the MLA format template. If the record is in… Read More