Where should I place the appendix in my paper?

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

If a paragraph begins with a short sentence that is less than a full line and that introduces a block quotation, should the block quotation be further indented than usual?

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

How does the font and type size I choose affect the formatting of block quotations in my paper?

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

Should I insert “page 1” at the top of a one-page assignment?

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

What should I do if several lines of my block quotation do not fit at the bottom of the page?

In a manuscript or student paper, it is fine for a block quotation to be split across two pages or for the entire quotation to… Read More

What date should I give in the header of my paper—the date I started the paper, the date I finished it, or the due date?

Follow your teacher’s instructions, but if you do not receive guidance, list the date you finished writing the paper. Read More

Must a short quotation from a play be set off as an extract?

No. When the dialogue incorporated is very brief or partial, you may elect to run the quotation into your text, as shown in the example… Read More

How do I quote dialogue that is not in quotation marks?

Some works render dialogue without enclosing it in punctuation that would distinguish it from the surrounding text. Treat such dialogue as you would treat any… Read More

How should I style paragraphs in a block quotation?

In a block quotation that includes more than one paragraph, indent the beginning of the paragraphs after the first one, even if your source uses… Read More

How should I format examples for a linguistics paper?

For guidance on styling linguistics papers, consult the “Unified Style Sheet,” published by the Linguistics Society of America. For phonetic symbols, consult the website of… Read More