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Inclusive Writing in MLA


How do I use singular they? - MLA Style Center

The MLA advises writers to always follow the personal pronouns of individuals they write about. Thus, if a person's pronoun is they, the ...

MLA 9th Edition Style Changes and New Rules - EduBirdie.com

New Inclusive language rules: · Avoid using terms that specify the subject's ethnicity, religion, gender, social orientation, disability, age, or social status ...

Gender-Inclusive Language in Academic Writing

According to MLA and APA, when referring to someone whose gender is unknown, it is appropriate to use they pronouns. For example: A. Lee-Jones ...

MLA's acknowledgement of non-gender-specific pronouns - myUMBC

In its publications, the MLA generally does not use the plural pronoun they (or their, them, and themselves) to refer to singular nouns.

How to Make Your Writing More Inclusive - ProofreadingPal

Use Person-First Language. First things first, use person-first language. · Just the (Relevant) Facts, Please · Avoid Words that Have Gender Pairs.

Singular “They” Now Endorsed by MLA - Macmillan Community

I (and my textbooks) agree with MLA, which declares that singular “they” “has emerged as a tool for making language more inclusive… and the MLA ...

MLA Style 9th edition: Home

"Often disparaged as 'political correctness', inclusive language in fact seeks to redress imbalances in spoken and written communication; ...

Inclusive Language - Academic Writing and Citation - RRC Library

In written communication, this also means avoiding gendered titles such as “Mr.”, “Mrs.”, or “Ms.” until you are aware of the gender that the ...

MLA In-Text Citations: The Basics - Purdue OWL

MLA (Modern Language Association) style is most commonly used to write papers and cite sources within the liberal arts and humanities.

MLA Citation Guide (MLA 9th Edition): MLA 9 Intro

Make in-text citations in the body of your paper. An in-text citation points your readers to the corresponding full citation in the work-cited list. The in-text ...

Citing Sources: MLA - LibGuides - Northampton Community College

In addition, MLA provides the following principles to help writers choose inclusive language, however, writers should also consider the context ...

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - MLA - Medical Library Association

In August 2023, MLA members passed a codification in the MLA Bylaws of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as MLA core values along with other changes to use ...

Citation and Documentation Styles: MLA - Research Guides

Inclusive Language · Make references to identity relevant. · Be precise · Choose terms of identity that respect your subject. · Be thoughtful about capitalization ...

Changes in the MLA Handbook 9th Ed. - ProofreadingPal

This new chapter provides a framework for ensuring your writing is inclusive (i.e., that you use words and expressions that are respectful of ...

DIL610: Organization Diversity and Inclusion Leadership: MLA 8

The goal of an in-text citation is to direct your reader to the full citation of your source with minimal disruption to the flow of your text.

Inclusive Language Style Guide - Identity and Brand

If you're using an umbrella term, the subject's preference should be the main driver; you should never substitute a subject's preferred term with one that you ...

MLA Formatting and Style Guide - Purdue OWL

MLA (Modern Language Association) style is most commonly used to write papers and cite sources within the liberal arts and humanities.

MLA Style - Citing Sources of Information: Writing for the Health ...

A new, easy-to-follow explanation of in-text citations. A new chapter containing recommendations for using inclusive language. A new appendix ...

MLA Style - Academic Writing and Citation - RRC Library

Inclusive Language: Disability · Citation & Formatting styles · APA ... MLA sample papers, slide presentations, and the MLA classroom poster.

MLA Style - Research Guides at University of Nebraska Kearney ...

A new, easy-to-follow explanation of in-text citations. A new chapter containing recommendations for using inclusive language. A new appendix ...