How do I cite generative AI in MLA style? (Updated and Revised)

In March 2023, we published a post about how to cite generative AI, such as ChatGPT. While our guidance has largely remained the same,… Read More

Beyond Citation: Describing AI Use in Your Work

Learn about acknowledging substantive use of AI in your work Read More

Choosing between Passed and Past

Learn when you should used passed or past. Read More

Two Perspectives on Teaching AI Literacy and the ACRL Information Literacy Framework

Two webinar participants discuss AI literacy and the ACRL Information Literacy Framework Read More

How do I cite a live stream?

This post explains how to cite a live stream. Read More

Should access dates be included in citations of social media posts?

This post explains when to include access dates when citing social media posts Read More

How do I cite an executive order by a US president?

This post explains how to cite executive orders by a US president. Read More

Should I cite the digital or print edition of a book?

It’s 10:00 p.m., your research paper is due first thing in the morning, and you have access only to the e-book or open access edition… Read More

Do commas and periods go inside or outside quotation marks in MLA style in Spanish?

In Spanish, unlike in American English, commas and periods go outside the quotation marks. If the quoted material ends in a period, omit that period. Read More

How do I cite a forged letter?

When citing letters that are suspected or confirmed forgeries, you can indicate in the Author element of your works-cited-list entry both the name of the… Read More