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Understand Affect versus Effect
Guidelines that label affect a verb and effect a noun can sometimes lead you astray. Avoid confusion with the help of an MLA editor.
Know Your Note Numbers
A note number’s position depends on punctuation and what clarity demands. Get your notes right by following an MLA editor’s advice.
Sports Style: When to Capitalize
Capitalization questions regarding sports terms can confound even experienced writers. An MLA editor offers three guidelines.
Avoid (Over)Using Parentheses
It’s common to turn to parentheses to set apart some text. Read an MLA editor's tips for choosing other punctuation marks.
How to Cite a Review of a Product
How you cite a product review depends on its title and whether it has been published anonymously. The MLA editors provide some examples.
Every Publisher Deserves Credit
Copublishers should be included in the Publisher element and separated by a slash, the MLA editors explain.
A Guide to Labeling Labels
How should you identify labels that appear on physical items or in quoted sources? The MLA editors demonstrate with examples.
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