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

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?

Citing a literary reading Read More

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