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The MLA Democracy Project: Essays on Teaching Democracy and Literature

A functional democracy depends on its participants being able to understand the operations of their government. The knowledge and skills that come from MLA disciplines–language,… Read More

Formatting Your Research Project

To learn how to set up your research project in MLA format, visit our free sample chapter on MLA Handbook Plus, the only authorized subscription-based digital… Read More

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How do I format a quotation of song lyrics?

Format a quotation of song lyrics the same way you would format a quotation of poetry. Read More

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Five Common Grammar Questions

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Do commas and periods go inside or outside quotation marks in MLA style in Spanish?

In Spanish, unlike in American English, commas and periods go outside the quotation marks. If the quoted material ends in a period, omit that period. Read More

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How do I cite a forged letter?

When citing letters that are suspected or confirmed forgeries, you can indicate in the Author element of your works-cited-list entry both the name of the… Read More

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How do I cite multiple web pages from the same website?

To cite multiple pages from the same website, you should create separate works-cited-list entries for each page. As outlined in the MLA Handbook, “[c]ross-references are not… Read More

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The MLA Democracy Project: Essays on Teaching Democracy and Literature

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How do I format a quotation of song lyrics?

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Advice from the Editors

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Do commas and periods go inside or outside quotation marks in MLA style in Spanish?

How do I cite a forged letter?

How do I cite multiple web pages from the same website?

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