What do I do if I can’t find a book’s publication information on the title page or copyright page?
In MLA style, the first place to look for publication information for a book is the book’s title page. Additional details can be found on… Read More
How can I learn more about what’s new in the ninth edition of the handbook?
The MLA presented a free webinar about what’s new in the ninth edition. In the webinar, MLA editors provided an overview of what’s covered… Read More
How do I find a publication date that is not clearly displayed on a web page?
Finding the publication date for online sources can be challenging. Often, the publication date is listed near the title or author’s name or in the… Read More
Should I add a serial comma when I reproduce the title of a source?
If the title displayed on the title page of your source contains a serial comma, include the comma when you reproduce the title. For example,… Read More
How does the ninth edition of the MLA Handbook compare with the eighth edition?
The ninth edition retains the MLA’s unique system of documentation established in the eighth edition. New to the ninth edition are hundreds of additional example… Read More
In the ninth edition of the MLA Handbook, why are names of seasons styled lowercase in works-cited-list entries?
The ninth edition of the MLA Handbook aims for stylistic consistency in prose and works-cited-list entries. Since seasons are styled lowercase in prose (e.g., My favorite seasons… Read More
Have there been corrections to the ninth edition of the MLA Handbook?
Yes. You can find a chart of those corrections on the MLA Handbook Plus website. Read More
Why are optional elements now called supplemental elements?
The ninth edition of the MLA Handbook simplifies and clarifies the terminology used to describe some of the elements of a works-cited-list entry. In… Read More
Why is the Other Contributors element now called the Contributor element?
The ninth edition of the MLA Handbook simplifies and clarifies the terminology used to describe some of the elements of a works-cited-list entry. Thus, the… Read More
In-Text Citations: An Overview
In-text citations are references that direct readers to the entries for your sources Read More
