Works-Cited-List Peer Grading

by Nora Carr

Students gain familiarity with the details of a works-cited list Read More

Why does the MLA require the use of Times New Roman? It’s a boring font.

We don’t require the use of Times New Roman or any other font. Our guidelines on formatting papers give this recommendation: “choose an easily readable… Read More

The eighth edition of the MLA Handbook doesn’t explain how to format the research paper itself. Is this topic covered anywhere?

The topic is covered here at The MLA Style Center. The guidelines are the same as they were in the seventh edition. Read More

How should I capitalize a salutation in a letter?

The MLA provides style recommendations for research papers. For guidance on how to capitalize salutations addressed to various categories of persons (e.g., religious, governmental, military),… Read More

How do I cite artwork I purchased from the artist who created it?

Cite artwork you purchased from the artist who created it the same way you would document any artwork viewed in person, like a photo from a… Read More

Introducing Lateral Reading before Research

by Katie Ours and Elizabeth Walsh-Moorman

A lesson on lateral reading Read More

Understanding the MLA International Bibliography in First-Year Courses

by Modern Language Association

To review and reinforce search skills learned in the online course and to consider what constitutes evidence in different academic fields Read More

If I have edited an image for publication, how do I cite it?

Indicate in your caption that you have edited the image. For works that will be published, ensure that you have been granted the rights to do… Read More

How do I format an appendix and style its heads?

There are many possible ways to format an appendix. A rule of thumb is to let the content guide the choice of format. Types of… Read More

Understanding the MLA International Bibliography in Intermediate and Advanced Courses

by Modern Language Association

Designed to bring all students up to par on research skills and to explore uses for the bibliography Read More