How do I cite an image in a periodical?
When you are citing an image reproduced in a periodical, it is usually sufficient to refer to it in your text and create a works-cited-list… Read More
How do I cite an appendix?
An appendix can be cited like any other division of a work: in the text. A Single Appendix You may refer to a single appendix… Read More
In my works-cited-list entry, how do I give the title of a foreign work that is provided on the title page in both English and the original language?
When referring to a work in a bilingual volume in which titles appear in both languages, give both titles and interpolate a slash between them. Read More
How do I cite an author who has transitioned?
Authors may write and publish under different names—by adopting pseudonyms or changing their names. When you are aware that an author has published under different… Read More
Should a hyphen or an en dash be used for inclusive page ranges?
In the MLA Handbook and examples of student writing on The MLA Style Center, hyphens are used in page ranges since hyphens may be easier for students… Read More
If the date of a source is in the format October 04, 2017, when I convert it to MLA style, should I include the zero?
No, the date in MLA format would be 4 October 2017. Read More
How do I cite a special feature from a DVD?
To cite a special feature from a DVD, follow the MLA format template. List the title of the feature as the “Title of source.” Then… Read More
How do I cite a flyer sent to me by e-mail?
To cite a flyer or other advertisement found in an e-mail message, follow the MLA format template. Treat the advertisement as the work: List the… Read More
How do I create an in-text citation for a film?
The in-text citation for a film should key to a works-cited-list entry. If you list a film under its title, you must refer to the title in… Read More
How do I shorten a long title?
Extremely long titles and conventional titles usually condensed may be shortened in your prose and in your works-cited list. Extremely Long Titles Some works,… Read More