How do I cite a survey or quiz that I took?

You may want to cite a survey or quiz if you are quoting its questions or description in your paper. How you cite the survey… Read More

How do I style the names of centuries in MLA style?

MLA style spells out the names of centuries in prose and in titles of English-language works, even when the title page uses a numeral: Queen… 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

How do I abbreviate the name of a corporate author in my in-text citation?

Use either the first few words of the name or, if not cumbersome, the entity’s initials. For example, Institute of Medicine (US) Standing Committee on… Read More

How do I cite two versions of a poem from the same anthology?

As explained in a previous post, to distinguish between works with the same author and title, you need to include additional information in your parenthetical… Read More

Do I include a publisher in works-cited-list entries for repositories and databases?

No. As the MLA Handbook notes, “A website not involved in producing the works it makes available” lacks a publisher (42). Examples include sites like… Read More

In a works-cited-list entry, how do I indicate that a work is forthcoming?

When documenting forthcoming publications in the list of works cited, use the word forthcoming in place of the date. Read More

How do I cite different versions of a movie trailer from a website like IMDb?

Whenever different versions of a work are available, you must cite the version you are using. If you cite more than one version of a… Read More

In my in-text citations, how do I distinguish between several advertisements known by a description?

In your works-cited-list entries for the advertisements, begin each description differently. For example, if you are describing product advertisements, instead of beginning each description with… Read More

How do I cite a magazine cover in my works-cited list and in my essay?

To cite the cover of a magazine, you can generally create a works-cited-list entry for the issue of the magazine and then key your in-text… Read More