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How do I cite a demonstration?
A demonstration, or protest, is an event rather than a work, so it does not require a works-cited-list entry. You can simply refer to the demonstration… Read More
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Integrating Quotations in Research Writing: A Lesson for College Students
A lesson for college students on incorporating quotations Read More
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Why is the label before a contributor’s name sometimes capitalized and sometimes lowercase in MLA works-cited-list entries?
Whether the label before a contributor’s name–for example, edited by or translated by–is capitalized or lowercase depends on its position in the MLA format template. In the following… Read More
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Hanging Indents and Microsoft Word
Learn how to add hanging indents to works-cited-list entries in Microsoft Word. Read More
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Do the MLA’s paper-formatting guidelines apply to papers that students write by hand?
The MLA does not offer specific guidelines for handwritten papers, so instructors should adapt guidelines for typed papers as they see fit. Read More
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How should I cite a theme park attraction?
A theme park attraction does not generally require a citation, but if you need to create one, follow our guidelines for citing a building. Read More
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The Italicization of Names like Facebook
At the MLA, we treat the web as a publication medium like others . . . Read More
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Two Perspectives on Teaching AI Literacy and the ACRL Information Literacy Framework
Two webinar participants discuss AI literacy and the ACRL Information Literacy Framework Read More