How do I format a quotation of a vertical list?
In most cases, information from a vertical list is best presented by integrating quotations from relevant items into your prose or by paraphrasing. Read More
Historic or Historical?
Some adjectives ending in -ic and -ical are interchangeable, but others are not. Read More
Should notes be numbered consecutively in a multichapter work like a thesis?
Generally, our recommendation is to restart note numbering with note 1 at the beginning of each new chapter of a long-form work like a thesis,… Read More
Acronyms in MLA Style
This post discusses the use of acronyms in MLA style Read More
How do I cite unnumbered notes from a notes section?
In a source that does not number annotations, the notes section may list notes by their relevant main-text page number. Cite such notes by providing… Read More
My Friend and I’s Grammar Problem: Joint Possession with Pronouns
This post explains what to do when describing joint possession using pronouns Read More
Take your MLA handbook with you and tag @mlahandbook on Instagram!
Show your love for MLA style! Bring your copy of the MLA Handbook or Manual MLA on your next trip—or just to an… Read More
How do I cite numbered poems from an anthology?
Some poetic works are conventionally referred to using an established numbering system that allows readers using any edition of the work to easily locate the… Read More
How do I cite generative AI in MLA style? (Updated and Revised)
In March 2023, we published a post about how to cite generative AI, such as ChatGPT. While our guidance has largely remained the same,… Read More
Beyond Citation: Describing AI Use in Your Work
Learn about acknowledging substantive use of AI in your work Read More
