How do I cite unpublished and published meeting minutes in MLA style?

To cite unpublished meeting minutes, follow the MLA format template. List the title or, if no title is given, provide a description in place… Read More

On Words: Michael Chabon’s “Ulysses on Trial”

Words should suit the context and purpose of a piece of writing Read More

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