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Frequently asked questions about the MLA Style Manual

What is new in the third edition of the MLA Style Manual?

When will MLA publications follow the guidelines in the third edition of the MLA Style Manual?

Will there be any corrections in the next printing of the MLA Style Manual?

Should I use underlining or italics in my manuscript?

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?

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

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 software for managing citations?


 

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