How do I cite the script and performance of a play?

The script of a play and each performance of it are different works and should be cited separately. Apply the MLA format template to the… Read More

Making the Transition from High School to College Essay Writing

by Alice Yang

Unlike my high school essays, my college papers consist largely of my own ideas and analysis . . . Read More

What is the difference between source lists titled “Works Cited,” “Bibliography,” and “References”?

As the eighth edition of the MLA Handbook explains, “the list titled ‘Works Cited’ identifies the sources you borrow from—and therefore cite—in the body of… Read More

Punctuation with Titles

by Jennifer Rappaport

Learn how to handle titles with tricky punctuation . . . Read More

How do I treat the title of a work uploaded to a video sharing site?

In general, copy the title of the work exactly as it appears on the site. For example, YouTube contains a video that an uploader has… Read More

How do I cite audio commentary for a movie or TV show?

When citing audio commentary, treat the person or persons who provided the commentary as contributors to the work. Include the label “Audio commentary by” along… Read More

How Publishing Work as a Student Shaped My College Writing Experience

by Talya Phelps

Publishing work during college can help students learn to enjoy writing academic research papers Read More

Conjunctions

A conjunction joins two or more parts of a sentence and expresses how the parts are related. There are two main types of conjunctions: coordinating… Read More

Game Citation in MLA Style: An Interview with the MLA Style Team

by Modern Language Association

Read an interview with the MLA style team about game citation Read More

How do I cite a video game?

To cite a video game, follow the template of core elements, as you would for any other source. Below we provide in-depth explanations for each… Read More