How do I cite a letter from a personal collection that is not addressed to me?
Follow the MLA format template. List the author of the letter in the “Author” slot and provide a description of the letter in the… Read More
How do I cite published song lyrics from a musical?
To cite published song lyrics, follow the MLA format template. Note that the way you cite published lyrics will depend on how you accessed… Read More
How do I cite lyrics I heard from a song in a musical?
To cite lyrics you heard from a song in a musical, follow the MLA format template. Note that how you cite the lyrics will… Read More
When I use too in the sense of “also,” should I use a comma before it?
In most cases, you need not use a comma before too at the end of a sentence or commas around it midsentence: She likes… Read More
If I cite a poem posted to a blog by someone who is not the poem’s author, do I need to write “posted by” and the blogger’s name in the “Other contributors” slot?
It depends on whether the person posting the poem is responsible for the blog as a whole. If the blogger is responsible for the entire… Read More
If a book has a copyright date but no publication date, should I use the copyright date as the publication date in my works-cited-list entry?
Yes, use the most recent copyright date. Read More
How do I style percentages?
The general guideline is to use the percentage symbol with numerals and to use the word percent with spelled-out numbers. In statistical copy that calls… Read More
How do I cite a scene deleted from a play?
Cite the version of the scene you consulted, whether a typescript from an archive, an online resource, an appendix to a print edition, or a… Read More
How do I cite an online lesson?
To cite an online lesson, follow the MLA format template. List the name of the instructor in the “Author” slot, the title of the… Read More
I am writing my thesis in British English. Can I still use MLA style?
Yes. The MLA’s system for documenting sources is used throughout the world and may be adapted to many contexts. Follow the guidelines in the MLA Handbook… Read More