Do I need to cite a quotation contained in a quotation?

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How do I cite a typically standalone work (such as a novel) published within another work?

To cite a novel published as part of a larger work, follow the same principle for citing a short story or essay within a collection:… Read More

The Difference between Flaunt and Flout

This post explains the difference between the words flaunt and flout. Read More

Building Students’ Skills with the MLA Guide to Digital Literacy

Discover how one instructor plans to use the MLA Guide to Digital Literacy, third edition. Read More

Three Strategies for Using Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey in Your Classroom; or, Getting Them off Their Trojan Hobbyhorse

Learn three strategies for using Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey in your classroom. Read More

How do I cite an author who uses the title Mrs. and a name other than their own?

If you are not able to verify what the person’s full name is, then cite the work using the title Mrs. and the rest of… Read More

Compliment or Complement? How to Stop Mixing Up These Commonly Confused Words

Learn the differences between compliment and complement. Read More

How to Use the Phrase “As Such”

Learn how to use the phrase "as such." Read More

Should I cite notes I took on a lecture or other type of presentation?

If you attended a lecture or other type of presentation and took notes that you refer back to in a paper, you should not cite… Read More

Is using dashes for repeated author names in works-cited-list entries accessible?

According to the ninth edition of the MLA Handbook, three em dashes or three hyphens can take the place of identical names in… Read More