How do I format a quotation of a vertical list?
In most cases, information from a vertical list is best presented by integrating quotations from relevant items into your prose or by paraphrasing. If it… Read More
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How do I create a vertical list in which each item includes a quoted fragment and a complete sentence?
Follow the guidelines on how to create a vertical list. Since the quotes are fragments, you may lowercase them. Either a colon or a period… Read More
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.,… Read More
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… Read More
Creating Vertical Lists in MLA Style
In some types of material, a vertical list may be preferable to a run-in list . . . Read More
How do I cite a chronology from a book?
To cite a chronology from a book, mention the chronology in your writing: The chronology at the end of The Oxford History of the French Revolution provides… Read More
How do I incorporate lists into my essay in MLA style?
In humanities essays, lists are generally run into the text rather than set vertically. A colon is often used to introduce a run-in list: Chimamanda… Read More
Colons: How to Use Them
Like a semicolon, a colon can connect two independent clauses . . . Read More