In prose, should a transliterated song title appear in italics or quotation marks?
In prose, style a transliterated title the same way you would style the title in English. In the following example, the transliterated title A fidler… Read More
How do I quote dialogue that is not in quotation marks?
Some works render dialogue without enclosing it in punctuation that would distinguish it from the surrounding text. Treat such dialogue as you would treat any… Read More
Integrating Quotations in Research Writing: A Lesson for College Students
A lesson for college students on incorporating quotations Read More
Integrating Quotations in Research Writing: A Lesson for High School Students
A lesson for high school students on incorporating quotations Read More
How do I cite artwork I purchased from the artist who created it?
Cite artwork you purchased from the artist who created it the same way you would document any artwork viewed in person, like a photo from… Read More
Should a film be cited by its title or the director’s name?
Films are collaborative works, so how you cite them depends on the focus of your discussion. If you are focusing on the director’s choices, begin… Read More
How do I cite a permanent or ongoing museum exhibition?
Cite a permanent or ongoing museum exhibition the same way you would cite a temporary exhibition, but in most cases omit dates since there is… Read More
How do I cite The MLA Style Center?
Works-cited lists typically do not contain entries for websites as a whole. Entries should refer to the specific web page or resource that contains the… Read More
Should I include a hashtag when I quote or cite a tweet?
Yes. Since hashtags are used for a variety of reasons in tweets—to categorize the tweet, to communicate with a group, to convey humor, and so… Read More
How do I cite the MLA’s publication Profession?
How you cite the MLA’s journal Profession depends on which version you are citing. Before 2013, Profession was a print journal published once a year. Beginning in… Read More