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A Guide to Using MLA Style in Word

Have you ever been stumped when using MLA style in Microsoft Word? In our series on Word and MLA style, our editors offer tips on how to format notes, adjust AutoCorrect, and follow other MLA guidelines while using the software. Learn more

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Lesson: Writing for Social Media  

The rise of multimodal writing requires new approaches to teaching composition. These expert instructors have a plan

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Teaching Grammar Rhetorically

A rhetorical approach to teaching grammar can help students discover their own agency as writers, an instructor explains.

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Advantages of Audio Feedback

Most students receive written feedback on their papers, but audio feedback can be effective too. An expert explains why

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How to Cite Games

When it comes to game citation, we’re not playing around. Learn the MLA style team’s approach to citing games in this interview.

Choosing Between

You’re writing about three items or more: Should you use between or among? An MLA editor can help you choose your prepositions with confidence. Learn more.

Don’t Let Your Parentheses Proliferate 

Parentheses can be indispensable when making asides, but abusing them makes your prose hard to follow. An MLA editor can help you find alternatives. Discover them here.

When Are Adjectives Coordinate?

Punctuating multiple adjectives can be tricky. To know when to separate them with commas, use your ears. An MLA editor explains what to listen for. Read on.

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