If I refer to two people with the same last name in my writing, should I repeat their full names each time I mention them?
If you refer to two people with the same last name, repeat their full names for subsequent mentions whenever your reader might not be certain… Read More
Should my student provide both English and Chinese versions of a works-cited-list entry when citing a work in Chinese?
In its publications, the MLA prefers to provide works-cited-list entries in the original script, along with a translation and sometimes a transliteration, for works not written in… Read More
How do I cite a recorded performance of a play?
To cite a recorded performance of a play, follow the MLA format template. If you watched the recording on a website, list the website as… Read More
How do I cite a customer review posted on Amazon?
To cite a customer review posted on Amazon, follow the MLA format template. List the name of the reviewer as the author and a description in… Read More
How do I cite a chapter in a book written by a single author?
Create a works-cited-list entry only for the book. If you want your readers to know the chapter titles, you can provide them in your text:… Read More
Verbs with Alternative Subjects
Should you use a singular or plural verb after alternative subjects—that is, two nouns joined by or—when one is singular and the other plural? A common practice is to have the verb agree in number with the second subject of the pair—in other words, with the noun that is closer to the verb . . . Read More
Which element on the MLA template applies to the uploader of an online work, like a video?
The name of the person or organization responsible for uploading the video should be listed in the “Other contributors” slot regardless of whether the uploader appears… Read More
How do I punctuate quoted dialogue from a novel?
How you punctuate quoted dialogue from a novel will depend on what you are quoting and how you are quoting it. See the three most… Read More
How do I cite from a play that has both verse and prose sections?
Citing from a play that has both verse and prose sections—whether the play is William Shakespeare’s Macbeth or August Wilson’s Fences—is no different from citing… Read More
Finding Publication Facts Online: An Unusual Case
Finding publication information on a website or other digital source can be a challenge . . . Read More
