Can I create a works-cited-list entry for an essay, poem, or story in a collection by one author?
If you are citing more than one essay, poem, or story by the same author and using a single collection of that author’s works—edited or… Read More
If I paraphrase a source that mentions other sources, which one do I cite?
You should consult an original source whenever possible. If, however, you paraphrase a source you did not personally consult, indicate this for your reader. Paraphrasing… Read More
How do I cite two versions of a poem from the same anthology?
As explained in a previous post, to distinguish between works with the same author and title, you need to include additional information in your… Read More
Are names of groups like African American and Native American ever hyphened in MLA style?
In MLA style, if each part of the name of an ethnic or national group is an independent term, no hyphen is used, regardless of… Read More
How do I style names of headers or titled sections that I refer to in my prose?
When you refer to the names of headers or titled sections in a work, you may style them with or without quotation marks as long… Read More
If I am citing a song whose lyrics are derived from a poem, do I need to credit the poem in my citation?
No, but you could indicate in a note that the song was originally a poem. … Read More
How do I distinguish between different dictionary entries for the same term in my in-text citation?
To distinguish between different dictionary entries for the same term, follow the principle in our previous post on distinguishing between works with the same… Read More
How should Icelandic names be cited?
Many Icelandic names consist of a first name and a matronymic or patronymic, not a family name: Björk Guðmundsdóttir (that is, Björk, Guðmundur’s daughter) … Read More
How do I cite a biographical note?
To cite a biographical note, mention it in your prose and then include the work in your works-cited list: According to a biographical… Read More
How do I cite a self-published anthology with no editors?
List the name of the first contributor followed by et al. in the “Author” slot. Then provide the title of the anthology and the date… Read More