How should I style the name of an artwork with an ascribed title?
Many works of art, especially older ones, were not given formal titles by their creators or were given one that is no longer known and… Read More
How do I cite a political cartoon?
As with any image, how you cite a political cartoon depends on where you found it. Say, for example, you found it republished on a… Read More
Commas: Essential and Nonessential Elements
The little comma wields a lot of power . . . Read More
When might I need three containers to document a source?
We have not yet encountered any source needing three containers in a works-cited-list entry. Read more about the three most commonly structured types of… Read More
How should I format math equations in my paper?
For guidance on formatting mathematical expressions, we defer to our colleagues at The Chicago Manual of Style (“Mathematics”). For guidance on citing mathematical theories, see… Read More
How do I cite a print magazine essay republished on a website?
If you are citing a print magazine essay republished on a website, follow the MLA format template and list the website as the container. Read More
If you are citing coauthors who share a last name (e.g., husband and wife or brother and sister), should you list the last name twice?
Yes. You should treat each author as an individual with a unique identity. Thus, if you are citing a work by authors who share a… Read More
How does the MLA capitalize names of generations?
In our publications, we follow the recommendations in The Chicago Manual of Style (“Generation”). We generally lowercase generation names such as baby boomers and millennials, but we capitalize… Read More
How does the MLA capitalize names of academic degrees?
The MLA follows Merriam-Webster and lowercases the names of academic degrees. Read More
How should I style the name of an earthwork, such as the Great Serpent Mound?
Names of earthworks, like names of buildings, should not be italicized: We took a trip to see the Great Serpent Mound. Read More