How do I punctuate elliptical constructions?
Elliptical constructions occur when you write two related independent clauses, typically separated by a semicolon, and you omit a word or words from the second… Read More
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How do I cite a quotation I include in a title or heading?
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Parallel Headings in Research Papers
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If an author’s name in my source is in all capital or lowercase letters, how should I style it in my paper?
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