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Learning by Example
We’ve added example student papers, featuring formatting and documentation in MLA style and annotations to support instruction, as well as new citation examples, easily searchable by publication format, to MLA Handbook Plus, our online platform that provides handbook access through libraries.
New Grammar Guide
MLA Handbook Plus now includes guidance on sentence structure, parts of speech, and other core grammar concepts. Learn more.
Getting Oriented for Fall
Help your students prepare for their fall research papers. Share our quick guide to creating a works-cited list and our practice template.
Omitting the Superfluous “Of”
The word of can be superfluous when used in combination with certain words. Get tips on when to omit the word of in your writing.
Quotations within Quotations
Get advice on using quotation marks when you are quoting from source material that already contains quotation marks.
Creating a Works-Cited-List Entry for a Reprinted Book
Learn about your options for creating a works-cited-list entry for a reprint of a book, including citing the original publication date and giving further information.
Quoting Song Lyrics? It’s Simple!
To format song lyrics, follow the rules for quoting poetry. It’s all about the length of the quotation.Find out more.
LOLing in Style
How do you style abbreviations like LOL? Our editors explain when to use capital letters for LOL and other abbreviations used in text messaging.
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