If I am citing a song whose lyrics are derived from a poem, do I need to credit the poem in my citation?

No, but you could indicate in a note that the song was originally a poem. … Read More

How do I distinguish between different dictionary entries for the same term in my in-text citation?

To distinguish between different dictionary entries for the same term, follow the principle in our previous post on distinguishing between works with the same title:… 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

In an in-text citation, how do I shorten a title enclosed in quotation marks if the title begins with a quotation?

If you need to shorten a title enclosed in quotation marks that begins with a quotation, use the title within the title as the short… Read More

Do I need to provide a works-cited-list entry if I am citing scriptural writings in the original language?

Yes. If you cite scriptural writings in the original language, provide the edition of the religious work you are using. Read More

If I am referring to two sources that make the same point, how do I make my citations clear?

If you directly cite two sources that make the same point, you must make clear to your reader the source of each quotation.  Johnson argues that “mint chip ice… 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 cite clip art from a computer program like PowerPoint?

If you discuss clip art from PowerPoint or another software program in your paper and need to create a works-cited-list entry for it, provide a… Read More

Do I introduce an author’s full name and the full title of a work in each chapter of a book or dissertation?

It depends on the focus of your work. In a dissertation on a single author or title—say, Gabriel Marcel’s Being and Having: An Existentialist Diary—it… Read More

How do I cite an image found through an online search engine like Google Images?

To cite an image found through Google using the image-search function, you must identify the website—that is, the container—where the image was posted. For example,… Read More