How do I format and document epigraphs in MLA style?

Epigraphs establish tone, highlight allusions, provide commentary, and mark transitions between parts of a work. Primarily ornamental, they are not discussed subsequently in the text. … Read More

How do I cite a product label or packaging information?

When you discuss or quote from a product label or packaging information, you do not generally need to create a works-cited-list entry. You can provide… Read More

How should I cite an e-book version of Shakespeare’s Hamlet that uses paragraph numbers instead of line numbers?

If your source uses paragraph numbers instead of page numbers or line numbers, your in-text citation should give the relevant number or numbers preceded by… Read More

How do I cite a work that is republished with a different title?

If you are citing a work that has been published with a new title, list the title of the version you are citing in your works-cited-list… Read More

If an encyclopedia lists “The Editors of Britannica” as its author, would I begin the works-cited-list entry with “Editors of Britannica, The”?

It’s not wrong to list the author exactly as it appears, so you could list “The Editors of Britannica” as the author. Read More

How do I format a thesis or dissertation in MLA style?

The MLA Handbook does not provide guidelines for formatting a thesis or dissertation—or for preparing the parts of such a project, like a preface, dedication,… Read More

How do I cite an artwork from an exhibition?

To cite an artwork from an exhibition, follow the MLA format template. Provide the name of the artist as the author and the title of… Read More

When an article is written by several authors and each section is individually authored, how do I cite a section?

Mention the author of the section you are citing in a signal phrase. For clarity, you might indicate the name of the section in your… Read More

Why does the MLA capitalize certain words in titles?

MLA style’s rules for capitalization are intended to help authors remain consistent while also respecting the ways in which titles have traditionally been styled in… Read More

How do I cite a virtual reality experience on an app like Google Expeditions?

To cite a virtual reality experience on an app like Google Expeditions, follow the MLA format template. Begin with the experience’s author. Then include the… Read More