Comma Sense

by Jennifer Rappaport

Some commas are needed to prevent misreading, some are harmful, and others are optional Read More

Choosing Between

by Zahra Brown

Read about between and among and how to choose confidently between them Read More

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Last Updated: 11 September 2023 Welcome to the MLA Style Center (“Center”), which is operated by the Modern Language Association (also referred to as “we,”… Read More

How do I cite a note in an e-book?

To cite a note in a work that does not have page numbers, indicate the chapter or other division where the note occurs, if applicable,… Read More

What should I do if the web source I am citing does not list a publication date?

If the web source you are citing does not list a publication date, omit the “Publication date” element from your entry. You may, however, wish… Read More

How do I find a publication date that is not clearly displayed on a web page?

Finding the publication date for online sources can be challenging. Often, the publication date is listed near the title or author’s name or in the… Read More

Is it acceptable to use superscript for the letters following a numeral when I am listing numbered editions?

When listing numbered editions (e.g., 2nd, 3rd, 4th), most publishers, including the MLA, do not set the letters after the numeral superscript, but an instructor… Read More

Should periods be used with degrees (e.g., B.A.)?

Practice varies. As indicated in section 1.6 of the eighth edition of the MLA Handbook,  MLA style does not use periods between letters for abbreviations composed… Read More

How do I cite street art?

How you cite a piece of street art will depend on how you viewed it. In Person If you viewed the street art in person… Read More

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