What should I do if an author’s last name is not provided in a source?

If an author’s last name is not provided in the source you are consulting, you may opt to follow the guidance provided in section 5.122… Read More

Their, There, and They’re: Learn the Difference

Learn the difference between their, there, and they're. Read More

How do I cite one person’s testimony in a congressional hearing?

Your source for congressional testimony may be a transcript, audio recording, or video recording of all or part of a hearing. Style each source using… Read More

Attributive Nouns; or, Why There Is Sometimes No Apostrophe in Terms Such As Teachers Union

The possessive of plural nouns ending in s is formed by adding an apostrophe . . . Read More

How do I cite a video game?

To cite a video game, follow the template of core elements, as you would for any other source. Below we provide in-depth explanations for… Read More

In a quotation from a play, how do I show that material has been omitted?

The answer depends on the nature of the quotation. If you quote dialogue from more than one speaker in a play, set the material as… Read More

How do I cite a source that uses “supplement” as part of its Number element?

This post explains how to cite a work that uses "supplement" in its Number element Read More

How do I cite a debate?

How you cite remarks made in the context of a debate will depend on how you access the material. For example, you might… Read More

Terms for Key Concepts

This post explains how to write about key concepts in MLA style. Read More

Laying versus Lying

Learn about the differences between laying and lying. Read More