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

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 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

How do I cite a map?

Maps appear as stand-alone print works, as images in books or websites, and as functional independent websites or parts of websites. As with any work,… Read More

What’s New in the Eighth Edition

The eighth edition of the MLA Handbook, published in 2016, rethinks documentation for an era of digital publication. The MLA now recommends a universal set… Read More

Citing Artifacts in a Digital Archive

by Angela Gibson

Get tips for citing work in a digital archive . . . Read More

Making the Transition from High School to College Essay Writing

by Alice Yang

Unlike my high school essays, my college papers consist largely of my own ideas and analysis . . . Read More

To Splice or Not to Splice?

by Angela Gibson

Writers should generally not use a comma to connect two independent clauses . . . Read More

Dictionary 101

by Angela Gibson

Beware the spelling checker! Here's what you need to know about using a dictionary . . . Read More

There’s Nothing Wrong with a Full Stop

by Michael Kandel

Many writers feel that the longer the sentence, the more elegant the style . . . Read More