How does the MLA handle orphaned words and widowed lines?
In our publications, we prefer to avoid an orphan—a word alone on a line or at the end of a paragraph—if the word, including any . . .Published 22 March 2019
How do I format a recommended reading list in MLA style?
Format a list of recommended works just as you would a list of works cited. Give the list a header that indicates its purpose (e.g., List . . .Published 20 March 2019
If I paraphrase information from a source and then refer to that information again later in my paper, do I need to credit the source again?
If you paraphrase information from a source and cite that source appropriately, you do not need to cite subsequent references to that information. For example, if you . . .Published 12 February 2019
How do I show the blank space between stanzas when quoting from a poem?
Use a single line space to separate stanzas of poetry, as in this excerpt from Felicia Hemans's “The Image in Lava”: Thou thing of years departed! . . .Published 31 January 2019
What is the advantage of MLA-style date format over the format recommended by the International Standards Organization (ISO)?
The International Standards Organization recommends writing dates with numerals in year-month-day format (e.g., 2018-10-24) because it is useful when people need to . . .Published 23 January 2019
If my college requires that I include a table of contents in my paper, where should I place it?
A table of contents is generally used for longer projects such as theses or dissertations, but if you are required to include a table of contents for . . .Published 9 January 2019
How do I format an appendix and style its heads?
There are many possible ways to format an appendix. A rule of thumb is to let the content guide the choice of format. Types of appendix content . . .Published 20 December 2018
How to Format Your Essay with Advanced Pattern Matching
Formatting essays can be tedious work. Even though there is no substitute for careful reading, there are some ways to streamline the process. Mistakes in formatting can . . .Published 19 December 2018
How to Write an Abstract
An abstract of a work, usually of an essay, is a concise summary of its main points. It is meant to concentrate the argument of a work, . . .Published 5 December 2018
Is the page after the title page of an essay numbered 1 or 2?
The first page of an essay should be numbered 1. Therefore, if you are preparing an essay that includes a title page, do not number the title . . .Published 5 October 2018