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
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How do I create a works-cited-list entry for a reprinted book?
When you create a works-cited-list entry for a reprint of a book, you may give the original publication date in the supplemental element immediately following the title. Read More
Can a copyright date be used as a publication date for a web source?
If the Web page you are citing does not provide a publication date, you should use the copyright date. Read More
How do I find a publication date that is not clearly displayed on a web page?
Finding the publication date for online sources can be challenging. Often, the publication date is listed near the title or author’s name or in the… Read More
How do I cite a science magazine article uploaded to a website?
To cite a science magazine article that your professor uploaded to a website, begin with the MLA format template. List the author of the article… Read More
Should the month be spelled out in the header of a student paper?
Months in the header on the first page of a student paper may be spelled out or abbreviated. Students should ask their instructor for the… Read More
How do I list two original publication dates in my works-cited-list entry?
When you need to list more than one item in an element, separate the items with commas. Thus, if you need to provide two original… Read More
How are commas used in date ranges?
As the MLA Handbook (sec. 1.5) explains, when writing dates, you should “be consistent in your use of either the day-month-year style (12 January 2014) or the… Read More
If I cite a slide lecture uploaded to an online course, should I list the date the lecture was written or the date of the course?
As the MLA Handbook notes, “When a source carries more than one date, cite the date that is most meaningful or most relevant to your use… Read More
Should I include an access date for a government document published online?
It depends on whether a date of publication for the document is provided. Read more on access dates. Read More