How do I cite an image reproduced in a book?

When you are citing an image reproduced in a book, it is usually sufficient to refer to it in your text and create a works-cited-list… Read More

How do I determine the publication date of a billboard?

When citing a billboard, you should provide the date that the billboard was viewed, as in the below example, because such a date is the… Read More

How do I cite the table of contents of a journal?

If you are making a passing reference to the contents page of a journal, a citation is not needed. If, however, you are treating the… Read More

How do I cite comics or a graphic novel if I want to credit several collaborators as equal creators of the work?

When you write about a collaborative work such as comics or a graphic novel without focusing on one person’s role, begin your works-cited-list entry with… Read More

How do I determine which version of a royal person’s name to use in my works-cited-list entry?

Use the version of the name given in your source. For example, if the source gives the author’s name as Sarah, Duchess of York, then… Read More

If I repeatedly use a quotation from the same source, do I need to use quotation marks each time?

You should generally use quotation marks if you repeat a quotation from the same source, but you may omit quotation marks when referring back to a… 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 and… Read More

How do I credit the creator of subtitles in my works-cited-list entry?

To credit the creator of subtitles, follow the MLA format template. If you substantively refer to or quote from the subtitles while discussing other aspects… Read More

How do I cite a virtual reality experience on an app like Google Expeditions?

To cite a virtual reality experience on an app like Google Expeditions, follow the MLA format template. Begin with the experience’s author. Then include the title… Read More

When citing a print dictionary in MLA style, do I include a page number?

Yes. Cite an entry in a print dictionary like a section of a larger work. Include the page number in the “Location” element of the… Read More