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
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
Practices for formatting a Q and A vary. The Style Center includes some examples of the MLA’s practice. See, for instance, our posts on digital literacy… Read More
Months in the header on the first page of a student paper may be spelled out or abbreviated. Students should ask their instructor for the… Read More
In our books, we follow our colleagues at The Chicago Manual of Style for note numbers and symbols in titles: “In books, a note number should… Read More
The MLA does not offer specific guidelines for handwritten papers, so instructors should adapt guidelines for typed papers as they see fit. Read More
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
An appendix should be placed before the works-cited list. If your paper includes a notes section, the order of the items should be appendix, notes,… Read More
No. All block quotations in your work should be indented the same amount. Even if the block quotation occurs after a short line that is… Read More
As the MLA Handbook notes, “If a quotation extends to more than four lines when run into your text, set if off from the text as a… Read More
Listing a page number for a one-page assignment is likely not necessary, but you should check with your instructor about pagination and other formatting matters. Read More