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

If the author of a work is given as a division of an organization, do I still omit an author and list only the organization as publisher in my works-cited-list entry?

The MLA Handbook notes, “When a work is published by an organization that is also its author, begin the entry with the title, skipping the author… Read More

When an organization is the author and the publisher of a work, the handbook advises writers to begin the works-cited-list entry with the title of the source. Is it OK to use the organization’s name in a signal phrase or in the in-text citation even though the name does not begin the works-cited-list entry?

No. The text should always key to the list of works cited. You can provide the key in the parenthetical citation or in your text. Read More

If I am discussing two authors with the same last name, do I always need to provide the first name when I refer to the authors in my prose?

If you discuss two authors who have the same last name, provide both the first and last names at first mention. Thereafter, provide both the… Read More

How do I cite legal materials from jurisdictions outside the United States?

This post explains how to cite legal materials from jurisdictions outside the United States Read More

If I cite one edition as my primary text, how do I cite another edition?

If you are citing one edition of a text as your primary source, you might need to refer occasionally to another edition. In MLA style,… Read More

How do I cite an online lecture from a course I’m taking remotely?

If your instructor wants you to cite quotations from video or audio recordings of lectures posted online, cite them as you would any online lecture. Read More

Do I need to indicate if I’m citing a particular printing of a work (e.g., 3rd printing)?

No. The printing of a source should not be indicated in the source’s works-cited-list entry. An edition number, however, can be listed in the Version… Read More

How do I cite an essay included as an appendix to a monograph if the essay’s author differs from that of the monograph?

Cite the essay the same way you would cite an essay in an anthology with one difference: whereas for an anthology you would list the… Read More

How do I cite material posted to a social media site like Pinterest?

Below are examples of how to cite a collection and a pin from Pinterest. For explanations, see our post on citing social media. Collection On… Read More