When writing an essay do you underline the title of a memoir?

You don't underline the title of a memoir in an essay. You should use italics instead.

Here's why:

* Underlining is outdated: Underlining was a common practice for titles in the days of typewriters, but it's no longer the standard for most written works.

* Italics are the modern standard: Italics are used to emphasize words and titles in digital and printed texts. This includes books, movies, plays, albums, and yes, memoirs.

Example:

Instead of writing "I enjoyed reading the memoir, "Eat, Pray, Love," I learned a lot about the author's journey."

You should write: "I enjoyed reading the memoir, *Eat, Pray, Love.* I learned a lot about the author's journey."