How do I cite an early-access article, and how do I cite it when it is later published?

An early-access article—also called an article published before print or an article published ahead of print, among other names—is an article that is slated for inclusion… Read More

If I list both a page range and a DOI as locations, what punctuation do I use between them?

Insert a comma between the page range and DOI. For an example, see our post on citing a paginated journal that appears online. Read More

Should URLs be linked in works-cited-list entries?

Whether to link a URL, DOI, or permalink in a works-cited-list entry for a work published or submitted in digital format is optional. The MLA… Read More

How do I cite the epilogue of a Shakespeare play in my prose?

You should follow the edition you are using when you construct your citations. Some editions make the epilogue part of the last act of the… Read More

How does the Manual MLA, the new Spanish adaptation of the MLA Handbook, recommend styling the titles of works?

The Manual MLA offers comprehensive guidance on all elements of MLA style for writers of research papers and other academic projects in Spanish. For titles… Read More

How Audio Feedback Can Help Students Understand Grammatical and Mechanical Errors

by Andrew J. Cavanaugh

Learn how audio feedback can help students improve their grammar Read More

How do I cite in my prose an untitled poem known by its number in a collection?

If you are citing an untitled poem known only by its number, a generic description of the poem can be substituted for the title in… Read More

How do I list on my CV a presentation for a conference that was canceled?

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

How do I cite a forthcoming article, and how do I cite it when it is later published?

Create a works-cited-list entry for the version of the article that you are citing, providing the information that is available. When an article’s been accepted… Read More

Should I include an accession number in my works-cited-list entry?

MLA style does not currently require accession numbers in works-cited-list entries. One difficulty is that what they are called and how they function vary by database… Read More