Indicate the sources of your data in a note beneath the table or figure. If that is too cumbersome, give the sources in an endnote… Read More
When the prologue—or author’s preface—to a play is in prose, provide a page number for a quotation from or reference to the work if it… Read More
To cite a biographical note, mention it in your prose and then include the work in your works-cited list: According to a biographical note in… Read More
If a source is written by an author who is known only by initials, you have several options. Treat the Initials as a Unit One… Read More
Yes. And if you think it would help your readers, you may also provide the page number in your in-text citation. You may also want… Read More
The MLA Style Center is the only authorized website on MLA style. A companion to the MLA Handbook, the site provides students and educators with… Read More
Follow the MLA format template and begin with the headword (as it appears) as the title of the source. Note that this may include parts… Read More
Order the entries by the most important unique piece of identifying information. This is usually the date. You can list entries either in chronological order… Read More
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To cite the main idea of a work, key your reference to the first element of your works-cited-list entry. This element—usually the author or title—could… Read More