The language that you use to describe elements in your works-cited list should be the language that your paper is written in, which should also… Read More
How you credit yourself as the author of a photograph depends on the accessibility of the photograph. If your paper discusses a photograph that is… Read More
Yes. The MLA’s system of documentation allows students to learn the principles of citation and the importance of source literacy and can be used for… Read More
Although publishers paginate front matter using roman numerals, your dissertation need not use them unless they are required by your institution’s guidelines for formatting dissertations. Read More
If the conference that accepted your presentation was canceled, you may list the presentation on your CV under a header such as “Accepted Papers” or… Read More
Unless otherwise indicated, the reader should assume that you are the author of the tables in your paper. Provide the source of a table’s data… Read More
Yes. Just as you would change an ampersand in a title to and, change an ampersand to and in a publisher’s name in your prose and… Read More
Get resources below for teaching research, writing, and MLA documentation style prepared by MLA staff members and other educators. Interested in submitting a teaching resource? We’d… Read More
Learn the difference between forego and forgo. Read More
Here's a handy guide to citing materials in physical archives . . . Read More