How do I cite unnumbered notes from a notes section?

In a source that does not number annotations, the notes section may list notes by their relevant main-text page number. Cite such notes by providing… Read More

How do I cite generative AI in MLA style? (Updated and Revised)

In March 2023, we published a post about how to cite generative AI, such as ChatGPT. While our guidance has largely remained the same, given… Read More

How do I cite a live stream?

This post explains how to cite a live stream. Read More

Should access dates be included in citations of social media posts?

This post explains when to include access dates when citing social media posts Read More

Should I cite the digital or print edition of a book?

It’s 10:00 p.m., your research paper is due first thing in the morning, and you have access only to the e-book or open access edition… Read More

How do I cite multiple web pages from the same website?

To cite multiple pages from the same website, you should create separate works-cited-list entries for each page. As outlined in the MLA Handbook, “[c]ross-references are not… Read More

How do I cite a video embedded in an article?

When it comes to citing a video embedded in an online article, you have options. One option is to create a works-cited-list entry for the… Read More

How do I cite a Wikimedia picture of an artwork?

To cite an image of an artwork in a database like Wikimedia, treat the database as the container of the work, just as you would… Read More

How do I cite page numbers in a work I accessed using a screen reader?

When citing paginated works accessed through digital technology, including screen readers, cite stable page numbers if they are provided. If the work uses a numbering… Read More

How do I cite a recipe or cookbook?

How you cite a recipe or cookbook depends on how you accessed it, whether in print or online, and on how much information is available. Read More