How should MLA style cite works in databases? Tell us what you think!

The MLA Style Team loves hearing your questions about MLA style. Now we have a question for you! Help inform the next edition of the… Read More

What’s new in the third edition of the MLA Guide to Digital Literacy?

The third edition of one of the MLA’s best-selling classroom guides, now updated with AI guidance, helps students understand why digital literacy is a crucial skill for their… Read More

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