A Closer Look at MLA Style

by Susan Doose

An MLA editor offers a glimpse of some of the finer points of MLA style Read More

How do you cite a working paper in MLA style?

A working paper is a draft or an early version of a piece of writing, usually one that either has been or will be submitted… Read More

How do I alphabetize Irish surnames in the works-cited list?

This post explains how to alphabetize Irish surnames Read More

URLs: Some Practical Advice

by Angela Gibson

This post offer commonsense guidelines on treating URLs in works-cited-list entries . . . Read More

How do I cite a congressional document in print and online?

Cite a congressional document by following the MLA format template. Begin by listing the government entity as the author, followed by the title of the… Read More

How do I style percentages?

The general guideline is to use the percentage symbol with numerals and to use the word percent with spelled-out numbers. In statistical copy that calls… Read More

When citing an article with no DOI that appears in a database, should I provide the URL specific to my institution?

Provide the information that is most useful for your reader. If your readers are composed exclusively of people at your institution, use the institution-specific link;… Read More

Using “I” in Academic Writing

by Michael Kandel

Should you use "I" in academic writing? An editor offers guidance Read More

How do I cite course materials?

You can cite course materials using the MLA template of core elements. This post summarizes answers to some of the key questions students ask about… Read More

How do I cite Indigenous oral teachings?

Anyone working with Indigenous oral teachings will want to consult the guidelines created by Lorisia MacLeod, a member of the James Smith Cree Nation, while… Read More