How do I cite a map?
Maps appear as stand-alone print works, as images in books or websites, and as functional independent websites or parts of websites. As with any work,… Read More
How do I cite a personal interview when the interviewee wishes to remain anonymous?
If a person you are interviewing wishes to remain anonymous, do not create a works-cited-list entry for the interview. Instead, indicate in an endnote that… Read More
How do I abbreviate a title for a parenthetical reference if it begins with numbers?
Remember that the goals of parenthetical citation are clarity and concision. Thus, if a title begins with a number–for example: 1066: A New… Read More
How do I style the names of centuries in MLA style?
MLA style spells out the names of centuries in prose and in titles of English-language works, even when the title page uses a numeral:… Read More
How do I cite a Twitter thread or conversation in my text and in my works-cited list?
A thread is a series of separately written but related tweets that are given a single URL. If you’re discussing the thread as a whole… Read More
Should the font size for endnotes in a paper differ from the font size for the text of my essay?
No. In a research paper, dissertation, or other unpublished manuscript, you should select a standard font size (e.g., 12 points) and let the word processing… Read More
How do I indicate in my work-cited-list entry that the translator of a work is the same as the author of a work?
If the version of the work you are citing indicates that the author is also the translator of the work, repeat the author’s last name… Read More
Is a comma needed after a short introductory phrase?
No. For more on when to include and omit commas, see our post. Read More
If I cite a source quoted in another source, am I obligated to check that the quotation is correct?
No, but it’s always best to consult the original and quote from it directly, if possible. Read More
Do I capitalize the names of dog breeds?
Do not routinely capitalize the names of dog breeds. Many breed names are composed of proper nouns that you capitalize and generic terms (like… Read More