In the MLA Handbook, however, Gibaldi finds that it is rarely appropriate to use italics for emphasis in writing research papers (95) and that In research papers and manuscripts submitted for publication, words that would be italicized in print are best underlined (94).
Follow-Up Calls. Wait seven to 10 days to call a potential employer after a job interview. If the employer gave you a shorter timetable, wait until the day after the date he gave you before calling to inquire about the position.
Don't pause your job search while you wait for an answer. Do NOT put your job search on hold while you wait to hear the news on any job! Keep your job search momentum rolling. Until you hold a job offer (with the right job title, salary, and start date) in your hand, you don't have a new job. But, don't assume that no news is bad news for your job search! You will probably not be told what happened, but don't give up on an opportunity too soon.