How do I cite a technical form?
Many forms contain standard phrases, such as “Check all that apply,” that do not require documentation. If you are quoting from such a form or… Read More
How do I cite a congressional document in print and online?
Cite a congressional document by following the MLA format template. Begin by listing the government entity as the author, followed by the title of… Read More
When should I include the name of a broadcaster in my works-cited-list entry?
Include the name of a broadcaster in the “Publisher” slot of a works-cited-list entry when it is the organization primarily responsible for producing the work: In… Read More
How do I cite the audio recording of a literary reading?
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Why is the label before a contributor’s name sometimes capitalized and sometimes lowercase in MLA works-cited-list entries?
Whether the label before a contributor’s name–for example, edited by or translated by–is capitalized or lowercase depends on its position in the MLA format template. In the… Read More
How do I create an in-text citation for an image?
The in-text citation for any work should key to a works-cited-list entry. For examples, see our post on citing an image reproduced in a… Read More
How do I cite an episode of a podcast?
To cite a podcast episode that you streamed on the web, follow the MLA format template. List the narrator or host in the “Author”… Read More
How do I cite a book chapter or handout that my professor uploaded to a website?
To cite a book chapter that your professor uploaded to a website, begin with the MLA format template. List the author of the chapter… Read More
How do I cite an authored work contained in another authored work, like an essay in a textbook?
To cite an essay with an author in a textbook with authors rather than editors, follow the MLA format template and list the authors… Read More
How do I cite a comment from an online forum or discussion board?
To cite a comment in a public or private online forum, follow the MLA format template. List the author of the comment and… Read More