Effective Signposting

Get tips on building signposts to help articulate the structure of your argument . . . Read More

Don’t Bury the Lede

Burying the lede may test the patience of your readers Read More

Adverbs to Avoid

Adverbs you can easily avoid Read More

Contemporary as a Kind of Janus Word

Reasons to be mindful of the ambiguity of the word contemporary . . . Read More

Do I include a publisher in works-cited-list entries for repositories and databases?

No. As the MLA Handbook notes, “A website not involved in producing the works it makes available” lacks a publisher (42). Examples include sites like… Read More

The Danger of Deploy

Deploy is not a good synonym for use, utilize, or employ Read More

Make MLA Style Work for You: Create Your Own House Style

Just as publishers often develop a “house style” sheet, so too can teachers . . . Read More

When should the name of the library from which I have retrieved my source be included in a works-cited-list entry?

Include the name of the library in the publisher slot on the MLA format template if the library is the publisher of the work… Read More

How do I cite a book for which no organization is named as the publisher?

As noted on page 42 of the MLA Handbook, if the book is published by its author or editor, omit the publisher’s name from the… Read More

How do I indicate that I am citing an editorial?

If the editorial is signed by the editorial board, it is not necessary to indicate in a works-cited-list entry that the work you are citing… Read More