If I repeatedly use a quotation from the same source, do I need to use quotation marks each time?
You should generally use quotation marks if you repeat a quotation from the same source, but you may omit quotation marks when referring back to a… Read More
Evaluating Sources for Research
Students learn how to assess the reliability of various types of resources Read More
How do I eliminate back-to-back parentheses in a sentence?
To eliminate back-to-back parentheses in a sentence, you should generally reword: Original: The General Franco Institute published the most important Spanish colonial work… Read More
Does MLA style allow the use of slashed terms?
The slash is rarely necessary in formal prose. It mainly appears when two terms are paired as opposites or alternatives and used together as a… Read More
Should I create an entry for an e-mail conversation?
How you cite e-mail messages depends on how you are using them in your work. If you refer generally to a series of e-mail exchanges… Read More
If more than one source for a paraphrased idea is cited in a parenthetical citation, in what order do I list the sources?
If you paraphrase a single idea from more than one source and the sources are equally important, the order in which you list them is… Read More
How do I determine which version of a royal person’s name to use in my works-cited-list entry?
Use the version of the name given in your source. For example, if the source gives the author’s name as Sarah, Duchess of York, then… Read More
If more than one person is interviewed in the same interview, do I create separate entries for each person or treat them as coauthors in a single entry?
One interview is one work, no matter how many people are being interviewed or how many people are conducting the interview, so you should create… Read More
Citing Source Code in MLA Style
To cite source code begin with the MLA format template . . . Read More
How do I cite a director’s unpublished notes about a play?
Cite unpublished director’s notes by following the MLA format template. List the director’s name in the “Author” slot and provide a description in place of… Read More