Advice from the Editors
Citing Artifacts in a Digital Archive
Get tips for citing work in a digital archive . . . Read More
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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
Teaching Resources
Making the Transition from High School to College Essay Writing
Unlike my high school essays, my college papers consist largely of my own ideas and analysis . . . Read More
Advice from the Editors
To Splice or Not to Splice?
Writers should generally not use a comma to connect two independent clauses . . . Read More
Advice from the Editors
Dictionary 101
Beware the spelling checker! Here's what you need to know about using a dictionary . . . Read More
Advice from the Editors
There’s Nothing Wrong with a Full Stop
Many writers feel that the longer the sentence, the more elegant the style . . . Read More
Advice from the Editors
A While or Awhile: Which One Should I Use?
Learn when to use a while and awhile. Read More
Ask The MLA
How do I cite stand-alone sound recordings like MP3 or WAV files?
To cite stand-alone audio files, begin with the MLA format template: In the author-element slot, list the person or persons responsible for creating the work… Read More
Ask The MLA
How do I cite quotations from different pages of a work?
This post explains how to cite quotations from different pages of a work. Read More
Advice from the Editors
“Why Should We Sweat This Small Stuff?”
The notes posted here don’t concern small points . . . Read More