Should I cite a summary generated by Google’s AI Overviews feature like a source?
No. Google’s AI Overviews feature is a form of search results, and as we note in this post, “[s]earch results are not a work.” If… Read More
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How do I cite a playlist?
Cite a playlist by following the MLA template of core elements. In the Title of Container element, include the name of the playlist surrounded in… Read More
How do I cite one person’s testimony in a congressional hearing?
Your source for congressional testimony may be a transcript, audio recording, or video recording of all or part of a hearing. Style each source using… Read More
Citation Generators and MLA Style
This post shows three examples of how to correct automatically generated citations in MLA style. Read More
How do I cite a comment thread in a Facebook group?
In a Facebook group, users can create posts that other members of the group can comment on. Comments on a post can then be replied… Read More
How do I cite generative AI in MLA style?
The MLA’s method for citing sources uses a template of core elements—standardized criteria that writers can use to evaluate sources and create works-cited-list entries based… Read More
How do I cite a time line?
How you cite a time line will depend on where it was published. Published in a Print Work If the time line is included as… Read More
How do I cite a born-digital text that later appeared in print?
Cite a born-digital text that later appeared in print the same way you would cite any other republished work. Remember that you should always cite… Read More
How do I style abbreviations like LOL in a title?
Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary spells LOL (as well as BTW, TMI, and other abbreviations used in text messaging) with capital letters. In a title, the term… Read More
MLA Guide to Digital Literacy, 2nd Edition: An Interview with the Author
Ellen C. Carillo talks to the MLA about the MLA Guide to Digital Literacy, second edition. Read More