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How should I format examples for a linguistics paper?

Note: This post relates to content in the eighth edition of the MLA Handbook. For up-to-date guidance, see the ninth edition of the MLA Handbook.

For guidance on styling linguistics papers, consult the “Unified Style Sheet,” published by the Linguistics Society of America. For phonetic symbols, consult the website of the International Phonetic Association.

Filed Under: formatting a paper, writing tips

Published 11 September 2019

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