MLA Guide to Digital Literacy, 2nd Edition: An Interview with the Author

by Ellen C. Carillo

Ellen C. Carillo talks to the MLA about the MLA Guide to Digital Literacy, second edition. Read More

Effective Signposting

by Erika Suffern

Get tips on building signposts to help articulate the structure of your argument . . . Read More

Styling Titles of Online Works

by Jennifer Rappaport

To determine how to style an online work, consider the work's length, genre, and context . . . Read More

Commas: Essential and Nonessential Elements

by Barney Latimer

The little comma wields a lot of power . . . Read More

Sample Essays: Writing with MLA Style

Congratulations to the students whose essays were selected for the 2023 edition of Writing with MLA Style! Essays were selected as examples of excellent student… Read More

The Confused Answer

by Jennifer Rappaport

After reading the title of this post, you probably think that I will be telling you about an answer that is mixed up . . . Read More

How do I use singular they?

Singular they has two uses: specific and generic (“Pronouns”).  Specific Use The MLA advises writers to always follow the personal pronouns of individuals they write… Read More

How to Write an Abstract

by Joseph Wallace

An abstract of a work, usually of an essay, is a concise summary of its main points . . . Read More

Comma Sense

by Jennifer Rappaport

Some commas are needed to prevent misreading, some are harmful, and others are optional Read More

Dictionary 101

by Angela Gibson

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