How do I cite a song?

How you cite a song depends on how you accessed it. If you listened to the song on physical media like a vinyl album or… Read More

The Confused Answer

After reading the title of this post, you probably think that I will be telling you about an answer that is mixed up . . . Read More

How do I cite a song that I downloaded from and listened to through iTunes?

To cite a song downloaded online and listened to through an app like iTunes, follow the MLA format template. Basic Entry List the name… Read More

How would I cite a last will?

To cite a last will and testament, which is an unpublished legal document, follow the MLA format template. A basic entry should include a… Read More

How do I style headings and subheadings in a research paper?

Headings and subheadings can help organize and structure your writing. In general, longer and more complex works warrant more of them than shorter ones. Avoid… Read More

How do I refer to works with identical titles?

It’s not uncommon for a writer to discuss two or more works with the same title. For example, a writer may compare different editions or… Read More

How do I cite an online video?

Begin the entry as you would any other: consult the MLA format template. List the title of the video in the “Title of source”… Read More

How do I cite an audiobook?

To cite an audiobook, include the book’s author and title along with the publication details for the audiobook version. If noteworthy or relevant, list the… Read More

How do I cite a personal interview that occurred on more than one day?

To cite a personal interview that occurred on more than one day, begin by following the MLA format template. In general, treat the person… Read More

If a quotation starts on one page and continues on a consecutive page or pages, should the in-text citation include the span or just the page on which the quote began?

Include the page span in your in-text citation: (62–63) (Jones 137–38) See the MLA Handbook, section 2.5.1, for how to style… Read More