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How do I format a quotation of song lyrics?

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Celebrating the Oscars—the MLA Way

Descriptions Used as Titles of Persons

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Parts of the Whole: Using Comprise and Compose

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To Affect or Effect—to What Effect?

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When do I capitalize the first letter of a quotation?

Whether you capitalize the first letter of a quotation depends on how the quotation fits into your sentence. Capitalize the first letter of a quotation,… Read More

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How do I cite quotations from different pages of a work?

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How do I cite a playlist?

Cite a playlist by following the MLA template of core elements. In the Title of Container element, include the name of the playlist surrounded in… Read More

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Sample Essays: Writing with MLA Style

Formatting Your Research Project

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