How should the title of an opera waltz be styled?
An opera waltz, like any portion of a larger musical work, is styled roman, in quotation marks. The Chicago Manual of Style explains, “Titles of… Read More
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