Do the credentials or titles of authors I cite need to be given?
As the MLA Handbook notes (1.2), a title like Dr. or Sir should not be included before a name mentioned in the text and is usually unnecessary… Read More
How do I cite clip art from a computer program like PowerPoint?
If you discuss clip art from PowerPoint or another software program in your paper and need to create a works-cited-list entry for it, provide a… Read More
How does citing a stand-alone PDF differ from citing a PDF I download from a website?
How you access an online work will affect how you document it. For example, if you access a PDF from a website, you need to… Read More
How do I style the names of fictional characters?
Style the name of a fictional character just as you would the name of a person: capitalize the initial letter of each name. Do not… Read More
How do I document a movie or video republished on a website?
To document a movie or video republished on a website, provide the publication details for the movie in container 1 and the publication details for… Read More
Do Like I Say, Not Like I Do
Some writers incorrectly use like in sentences, such as the title of this blog post, that require as. Other writers, wary of like, avoid the term even in sentences that require it . . . Read More
Is it ever acceptable to mention a work but not include it in the list of works cited?
Yes. But first let’s review when documentation is needed. A works-cited-list entry is needed for any source that you quote from or paraphrase that you… Read More
How do I cite an advertisement in print and online?
To cite an advertisement in a print magazine, follow the MLA format template. Provide the title of the advertisement or a description in place… Read More
How do I cite song lyrics?
The way you cite song lyrics will vary depending on how you access them. If you cite song lyrics from a CD you listened to,… Read More
Should I include an accession number in my works-cited-list entry?
MLA style does not currently require accession numbers in works-cited-list entries. One difficulty is that what they are called and how they function vary by database… Read More