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Working with Students’ Reading Habits
How can you encourage students to read and engage in course content when their reading habits differ from what you expect? Two English professors share best practices for meeting students where they are and helping them develop reading habits for your discipline. Learn more!
Social Justice as a Writing Tool
An English teacher inspires students to write research-based papers using social justice issues. Learn more!
The Power of Commas
Commas have the power to make some elements nonessential to a sentence. Find out when to use them, then test yourself!
MLA Style, Then and Now
Ever wonder when and how MLA style came into existence? Learn about MLA-style history in this interactive time line!
Ready, Set, Format!
Get a head start on fall-semester research papers—learn or refresh your MLA-style formatting skills today!
Plural Attributive Nouns
Teachers College doesn’t get an apostrophe in MLA style, but teachers’ union does. Find out why!
Punctuation and Quotation
You might know that commas and periods go inside quotation marks, but do you know why? Read more!
Prioritize Academic Honesty
Plagiarism is a serious offense. Get tips on how to identify and avoid plagiarism and keep academic work honest. Learn more!
Artwork with Ascribed Titles
Learn how to style names of artworks that don’t have formal titles, like the Venus de Milo. Hint: age matters. Find out more!
