When I am citing a biographical entry in a reference book that reverses the person’s name in the entry title (e.g., “Roosevelt, Teddy”), should I reverse the name in the works-cited list?
Yes. Read More
If I incorporate published materials in an online course, should I include the original publication details?
Yes. Read More
How do you cite the electronic portion of a print textbook?
To cite the electronic portion of a textbook, follow the MLA format template. Begin with the title of the material or a description of it. Read More
Why do periods and commas go inside quotation marks in MLA style?
The MLA Handbook notes, “By convention, commas and periods that directly follow quotations go inside the closing quotation marks” (267). Thus, in the following sentence, the comma… Read More
Should I give original publication information for a newspaper story first published by a news agency?
No. You should provide the publication facts of the version of the work you consulted and do not need to detail the work’s publication history. Read More
How do I cite a photograph in a personal collection?
To cite a photograph in a personal collection, follow the MLA format template. List the author of the photograph, if known. Then provide a… Read More
Should I double-space between paragraphs in my annotated bibliography? Should I double-space the paragraphs themselves?
In an annotated bibliography, the annotations should generally be no more than one paragraph. If, however, you need several paragraphs, indent each one, but do not… Read More
Can I include the editor of a journal in a works-cited-list entry for a journal article?
The names of journal editors are generally only included in works-cited-list entries for special issues of journals: Charney, Michael W. “Literary… Read More
How do I cite a dictionary definition that I find in Google search results?
Google search results are not a reliable source of dictionary definitions. When you need to cite a dictionary definition, use an established print or electronic dictionary. Read More
If I cite art, music, or other material that has a Creative Commons license, should I refer to the license in my works-cited-list entry?
No. A Creative Commons license gives authors a way to grant copyright permissions for their works. Permissions information should not be included in a works-cited-list… Read More