How do I attribute information to a website article in my prose if no author is listed?

It depends on the source and who is responsible for the information in it. You might refer to the organization responsible for the site, the… Read More

How do I cite a copy of a speech?

You should always acknowledge when a speech was accessed using a secondary source. Thus, how you cite a copy of a speech depends on where… Read More

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