Sports Terms in MLA Style
This post provides examples of sports term in MLA style. Read More
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Chess Terms in MLA Style
This post shows you some examples of chess terms in MLA style. Read More
How do I style abbreviations like LOL in a title?
Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary spells LOL (as well as BTW, TMI, and other abbreviations used in text messaging) with capital letters. In a title, the term… Read More
Are scientific laws, theories, and terms capitalized?
Scientific laws, theories, and terms are lowercased except when preceded by a proper adjective. Read More
In the ninth edition of the MLA Handbook, why are names of seasons styled lowercase in works-cited-list entries?
The ninth edition of the MLA Handbook aims for stylistic consistency in prose and works-cited-list entries. Since seasons are styled lowercase in prose (e.g., My favorite seasons… Read More
How should the title of an opera waltz be styled?
An opera waltz, like any portion of a larger musical work, is styled roman, in quotation marks. The Chicago Manual of Style explains, “Titles of… Read More
How should I capitalize the title of a handout?
Capitalize the title of a handout title style; that is, “capitalize the first word, the last word, and all principal words” (MLA Handbook 67). Below… Read More
Is the particle al- or el- at the start of an Arabic last name capitalized in a works-cited-list entry?
In general, no. The MLA’s guidance on Dutch particles applies to Arabic last names prefixed by al- and el- except that al- and el- are… Read More
How should I style brand names?
The styling of brand names depends on whether they are trademarked. Always check the dictionary, which lists many brand names. Trademarked brand names are capitalized… Read More
How should I style the names of Chinese dynasties in MLA style?
The MLA follows the guidance given in The Chicago Manual of Style for capitalization. The manual lowercases names of eras (“Descriptive Designations”), so when styling the… Read More