How do I cite a science magazine article uploaded to a Web site?
To cite a science magazine article that your professor uploaded to a Web site, begin with the MLA format template. List the author of the… Read More
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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
If a Web page has a copyright date but no publication date, should I list the copyright date in my works-cited-list entry?
Yes. For an example, see our post on citing the Style Center‘s works-cited quick guide. Read More
What date should I give in the header of my paper—the date I started the paper, the date I finished it, or the due date?
Follow your teacher’s instructions, but if you do not receive guidance, list the date you finished writing the paper. Read More
How should commas be used with dates in my prose?
In the day-month-year style, do not use commas: School started on 4 September 2018. In the month-day-year style, use a comma to set off the… Read More
When should commas be used with introductory phrases that include dates?
A comma may generally be omitted from an introductory phrase of two or three words, but consider using a comma when you wish to emphasize… Read More