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Frequently Asked Questions about the MLA Handbook

What corrections have there been in the sixth edition since it was published?

Should I use underlining or italics in my research paper?

When I borrow repeatedly from the same source, how should my parenthetical citations appear?

How many spaces should I leave after a period or other concluding mark of punctuation?

How do I create the indention that the MLA shows for a works-cited list?

If a title begins with a numeral, how should the title be alphabetized?

How do I document sources from the Web in the works-cited list for my research paper?

Why does the MLA recommend putting angle brackets around URLs in the works-cited list?

My word processor omits angle brackets and turns URLs into links in my works-cited list. Is that OK?

I am using a source on the Web that has no page numbers. How do I cite it in my research paper?

I am citing a work in a newspaper that paginates sections separately, and the sections are designated only by title, not by number or letter. How do I format the entry in the list of works cited?

Does the MLA offer templates or software for formatting papers?

Does the MLA offer software for managing citations?

When will the next edition of the MLA Handbook be released?

When will the MLA make its documentation guidelines available on the Web?


 

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