There are several ways that writers can credit others for their contributions to a work. An MLA editor describes some options for giving thanks.
All about Attributive Nouns
When a noun is attributive rather than possessive, writers may choose whether to use an apostrophe. Read an MLA editor’s advice.
When to Use Was or Were
The subjunctive mood determines when you should use were instead of was. Understand the subjunctive with an MLA editor’s help.
There, Their,and They’re
The different meanings of there, their, and they’re have long confused writers. An MLA editor outlines how each word should be used.
How to Cite Video Games
To cite a video game, you should follow our template of core elements. The MLA editors provide a guide to video game citations.
The Case of the Missing Last Name
There are a number of approaches you can take to creating a citation for a source that is missing the author’s last name. The MLA editors offer their advice.
Citing Testimony at a Congressional Hearing
Whether the person whose testimony you are citing should be considered an author depends on the type of source you are using, the MLA editors explain.
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