Helping Students Use Grammar to Support Their Writing Goals

by Sarah Felber

Teachers can help their students by addressing grammar in the context of student writing Read More

Track Changes in Microsoft Word

by Joseph Wallace

Learn how to use Track Changes in Microsoft Word Read More

Understanding Back-Formations: Established Expressions or Curious Coinages?

by Erika Suffern

A post describing what back-formations are Read More

Does a pronoun in a quotation need to be integrated into the surrounding text?

No. In MLA style, when you are quoting a work, you should maintain the integrity of the original text whenever possible. If the pronoun in… Read More

How do I format a thesis or dissertation in MLA style?

The MLA Handbook does not provide guidelines for formatting a thesis or dissertation—or for preparing the parts of such a project, like a preface, dedication,… Read More

Citing Material Posted on Social Media Platforms

by Jennifer Rappaport

This post offers an overview of how to cite material from social media platforms Read More

If a parenthetical reference does not fit on the final line of a block quotation, where do you place it?

If a parenthetical reference does not fit on the final line of a block quotation, place it at the start of the next line. Read More

Do the MLA’s paper-formatting guidelines apply to papers that students write by hand?

The MLA does not offer specific guidelines for handwritten papers, so instructors should adapt guidelines for typed papers as they see fit. Read More

How should I cite a theme park attraction?

A theme park attraction does not generally require a citation, but if you need to create one, follow our guidelines for citing a building. Read More

Conjunctions

A conjunction joins two or more parts of a sentence and expresses how the parts are related. There are two main types of conjunctions: coordinating… Read More