Should department names be capitalized in MLA style?
In general, the MLA follows The Chicago Manual of Style for the capitalization of academic department names (“Academic Subjects”) and administrative bodies (“Administrative Bodies”). We capitalize… Read More
How should commas be used with dates in my prose?
In the day-month-year style, do not use commas: School started on 4 September 2018. In the month-day-year style, use a comma to… Read More
When should commas be used with introductory phrases that include dates?
A comma may generally be omitted from an introductory phrase of two or three words, but consider using a comma when you wish to emphasize… Read More
Transitioning to College Writing: A Discussion among Educators
Three educators discuss the transition to college writing Read More
How do I cite book cover art?
To cite the cover of a book, create a works-cited-list entry for the book and then key your in-text reference to the first element of… Read More
How do I cite an interview conducted through Facebook Messenger?
To cite an interview conducted through a messaging app such as Facebook Messenger, follow our guidelines for citing an interview conducted by e-mail. In the “Title… Read More
What is the history of MLA style?
You can find a brief discussion of the origin and history of MLA style on pages x–xi of the eighth edition of the MLA Handbook. Read More
How do I cite an oral history interview republished in a reader or textbook?
To cite an oral history interview republished in a reader or textbook, treat the textbook as your source, since that is where you found the… Read More
The citation tool at our library does not follow the MLA’s guidelines for capitalizing titles. What should we do?
Many citation tools generate entries that do not accord with MLA style, so writers are advised to use caution when using these tools and to… Read More
How do I indicate that I am citing an album in 33 rpm format?
List album formats, if needed, in the optional-element slot at the end of your works-cited-list entry: Sinatra, Frank. The Voice: Columbia Years, 1943-1952. Columbia… Read More