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3. Consistent stylistic approach: MLA style guides how to write out numbers, references, citations, and more.

MLA, which stands for Modern Language Association, is defined as a style of writing used for college-level writing.

An example of MLA style is the specific formatting for footnotes in a college paper.

Academic writing skills encompass strong composition, excellent grammar, and a consistent stylistic approach.

Rule no. 1. Do not use contractions (like «don’t, wouldn’t, shouldn’t» etc.).

Spell out both words fully e.g. «do not,» «would not,» «should not,» etc.

Rule no. 2. Do not use slang. If you absolutely cannot live without slang, at least place it in quotation marks («Like hey man, lose the groovy lingo. You dig?

Later man.»)

Rule no. 3. Do not use cliches. Overused and hackneyed old expressions

need to be retired and are usually vague. Cliches are viewed with dismay by

most readers. Using your own words leads to more precision in your word choice

and more meaning for your sentence.

Rule no. 4. Do not use the words «really» or «very» to try to emphasize a point

(e.g. It was «really, very» important.) These are almost always unnecessary filler

words in spoken language and the written sentence will sound better without the

unneeded redundancy (e.g. «It was important.»)

Rule no. 5. Do not make up words by turning nouns into verbs e.g.

«journaling» instead of the more correct and older «journalizing.» Use your

Merriam-Webster dictionary.