Should I translate names of foreign institutions?
In your works-cited-list entry, provide the name of a foreign institution in the original language if that is how it is presented in your source. Read More
How do I cite a postcard?
To document a postcard, look for information printed on the card, which usually appears on the back, and determine whether any of the MLA… Read More
How do I cite an unpublished translation?
Cite an unpublished translation by following the MLA format template. List the author of the work, the title of the translation in quotation marks… Read More
How do I punctuate a quotation within a quotation within a quotation?
A simple principle applies for what seems like a thorny issue: Nest punctuation that appears within punctuation by alternating punctuation marks to disambiguate–in this case,… Read More
How do I alphabetize several letters by the same author written to different recipients?
In a works-cited-list, when you list several letters by the same author to different recipients, alphabetize the letters according to the names of the recipients. Read More
Should a time stamp be given in an in-text citation for a video regardless of whether the video is viewed online or on a DVD?
Yes. Read More
How do I cite a primary-source document included in a kit?
To cite a primary-source document from a kit, follow the MLA format template. Begin by providing the title of the document or a description… Read More
In an in-text citation, how do I shorten a title enclosed in quotation marks if the title begins with a quotation?
If you need to shorten a title enclosed in quotation marks that begins with a quotation, use the title within the title as the short… Read More
How do I cite an interview when the interviewee has been attributed in my prose?
In an interview, the person being interviewed is generally considered the author; thus the works-cited-list entry for the interview will be listed under that person’s… Read More
How do I cite a chapter by an individual author in a work with coauthors?
When you cite a chapter by an individual author in a work with coauthors, you must create a separate works-cited-list entry for each chapter:… Read More