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Heading to a Parallel Universe
To help readers easily grasp the information you seek to convey, use parallel structure when writing headings, an MLA editor suggests.
Perfectly Placed Adverbs
Finding the right position for an adverb can vex even experienced writers. Hit the mark every time with the help of this MLA editor’s advice.
Avoiding Former and Latter
This common construction is notorious for the headaches it causes readers. Strengthen your writing by avoiding it, advises an MLA editor.
To Critique or to Criticize?
Keeping in mind the subtle differences between these closely related words can help you write more precisely, an MLA editor contends.
How to Cite YouTube Videos
How you cite a YouTube video depends on the type of content. The MLA editors demonstrate their approach.
What’s New in the MLA Guide to Digital Literacy?
The second edition of the MLA Guide to Digital Literacy offers illustrations, lesson plans, activities, and more.
Who Is the Author of an Interview?
Interviews are, by definition, conversations between more than one person. This raises the question: Who should you cite as their author? The MLA editors weigh in.
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