What’s the difference between who and whom?
Use the pronoun who to refer to the subject of a verb and the pronoun whom to refer to a verb’s object or to the object of… Read More
How do I cite interviews of the same interviewee taken from two different interview collections?
When citing interviews of the same person taken from different collections, treat the person... Read More
How do I cite an essay included as an appendix to a monograph if the essay’s author differs from that of the monograph?
Cite the essay the same way you would cite an essay in an anthology with one difference: whereas for an anthology you would list the… Read More
How should I refer in my prose to a film or TV show that has an original foreign language title and an international title?
When writing about a work known by more than one title, consider your audience. If you are writing for an audience that will know the… Read More
In works-cited-list entries, why is there sometimes a period before the edition number and sometimes a comma?
According to the MLA format template, periods appear in a works-cited-list entry after the author, after the title, and at the end of each… Read More
How should I capitalize the title of a handout?
Capitalize the title of a handout title style; that is, “capitalize the first word, the last word, and all principal words” (MLA Handbook 2.90). Below… Read More
Is it OK to use characters’ nicknames when discussing a work in MLA style, and if so, how should I style them?
If a character is predominantly referred to by a nickname in a work, then you may use that nickname in your paper. For example, in… Read More
How do I cite an open educational resource?
Open educational resources (OERs) “are materials for teaching or learning that are either in the public domain or have been released under a license that… Read More
If I cite a text for the purpose of comparison, should it be included in my works-cited list?
Yes. A text cited for comparison is not a passing reference, so you should include a works-cited-list entry for the work, as shown in… Read More
How should authors cite their own work?
In the works-cited list, authors should cite their own work the same way they would cite any other source. The entry should begin with the… Read More