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
How do I refer to a work I coauthored?
If you refer to a work that you wrote in collaboration with another author or with other authors, refer to yourself in either the first… Read More
How do I cite a TV episode published on YouTube?
Begin with the title of the episode as it appears on YouTube. Then, following the MLA guidelines for citing an online video, list YouTube… Read More
How do I cite an employee handbook?
When you cite an unpublished work such as an employee handbook, follow the MLA format template and provide as much information as you can. … Read More
How do I cite a quotation from a quotation site like BrainyQuote?
Quotations on compilation websites may contain errors or even be misattributed, so it’s best to track down the source of the quotation. If doing so… Read More
If I’ve cited a source in footnote 1, can I cite the source later in my paper by referring to the same footnote?
The source in the footnote might be better placed in the text, because MLA style uses in-text citations to refer to individual sources. See section… Read More
Do I need to indicate if I’m citing a particular printing of a work (e.g., 3rd printing)?
No. The printing of a source should not be indicated in the source’s works-cited-list entry. An edition number, however, can be listed in the Version… Read More