Forego versus Forgo

Learn the difference between forego and forgo. Read More

How do I cite a work that has incorrect citation information on its cover sheet?

Some works, especially works contained in databases, may list citation information for the work on a cover sheet or in a footer. If that citation… Read More

How do I cite Twitter now that its name has changed to X?

In 2023 the social media platform Twitter changed its name to X. What does this change mean for citations? When you cite a post published… Read More

How do I cite several e-mails sent on the same day to the same correspondent?

If you are citing several e-mails sent on the same day to the same correspondent, use the subject line of the e-mail to differentiate between… Read More

Was and Were with the Subjunctive

This post explains when to use "was" and when to use "were" with subjunctive constructions Read More

What should I do if an author’s last name is not provided in a source?

If an author’s last name is not provided in the source you are consulting, you may opt to follow the guidance provided in section 5.122… Read More

Their, There, and They’re: Learn the Difference

Learn the difference between their, there, and they're. Read More

How do I cite one person’s testimony in a congressional hearing?

Your source for congressional testimony may be a transcript, audio recording, or video recording of all or part of a hearing. Style each source using… Read More

Attributive Nouns; or, Why There Is Sometimes No Apostrophe in Terms Such As Teachers Union

The possessive of plural nouns ending in s is formed by adding an apostrophe . . . Read More

How do I cite a video game?

To cite a video game, follow the template of core elements, as you would for any other source. Below we provide in-depth explanations for… Read More