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 alphabetize Irish surnames in the works-cited list?

This post explains how to alphabetize Irish surnames Read More

Helping Students Become Engaged Citizens in the University of Rochester’s Experiencing Civic Life Program

By Jeffrey Allen Tucker This essay is part of The MLA Democracy Project: Essays on Teaching Democracy and Literature. Experiencing Civic Life (ECL) is a… 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

Beyond Citation: Describing AI Use in Your Work

by Modern Language Association

Learn about acknowledging substantive use of AI in your work Read More

Writing for Social Change: Contexts, Cultures, and Community-Engaged Writing as Democracy

By Tabitha Espina This essay is part of The MLA Democracy Project: Essays on Teaching Democracy and Literature. In my Writing for Social Change at… 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