The Scholarly Conversation Project

by Angela Ecklund

Students will understand how serial publications are presented in databases and how to read them chronologically. Read More

Using Citation Generators

by Nora Carr

Helps students identify and correct errors in works-cited-list entries Read More

How do I cite a term in an online or print dictionary that lists several numbered definitions?

Follow the MLA format template and begin with the headword (as it appears) as the title of the source. Note that this may include parts… Read More

Engaging Students: Using the MLA International Bibliography to Teach the Research Process

by Modern Language Association

Watch this webcast and get tips on using the MLA International Bibliography to teach scholarly concepts and analytical skills. Read More

The History of Scholarship Project

by Farrah Lehman Den

Students will apply research skills from the online course and develop a presentation that demonstrates their understanding of how scholarship on a single work of literature changes over time. Read More

Free Course on the MLA International Bibliography: Instructor’s Guide

by Modern Language Association

A free five-unit course that helps students search more efficiently, understand their search results, and locate publications. Read More

Reading and Writing Citations

by Nancy Foasberg

Includes a component on retrieving items from the library Read More

Make MLA Style Work for You: Create Your Own House Style

by Russell Grooms

Just as publishers often develop a “house style” sheet, so too can teachers . . . Read More

How do I cite The MLA Style Center?

Works-cited lists typically do not contain entries for websites as a whole. Entries should refer to the specific web page or resource that contains the… Read More

How do I format a table of contents in MLA style?

Tables of contents may be formatted in a number of ways. In our publications, we sometimes list chapter numbers before chapter titles and sometimes list… Read More