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
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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
How do I cite a license or a contract?
If you are citing a contract as a historical document, follow the MLA guidelines for citing digital or physical archives. Read More
What’s new in the second edition of the MLA Guide to Digital Literacy?
The second edition of one of the MLA’s best-selling classroom guides helps students understand why digital literacy is a crucial skill for their education, future… Read More
How do I cite YouTube videos?
This post explains how to cite YouTube videos in MLA style. Read More
How do I cite a virtual poetry reading?
Alphabetize a work by a solo performer under the performer’s name. Include the event title or a descriptive label, name the sponsoring organization in the… Read More
When citing a work in a database (e.g., Academic Search Complete) searched on the website EBSCOhost, should the container be the database or the website?
EBSCOhost is a research platform that contains, among other research tools and features, multiple databases. At EBSCOhost, visitors can search at once for articles in… Read More
How do I cite the ninth edition of the MLA Handbook?
Cite the ninth edition of the MLA Handbook as you would cite any other work written and published by the same nongovernment organization. To avoid… 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 access a source that requires a paid subscription?
If you are a current student and don’t have individual access to a source that requires a paid subscription, you may have access through your… Read More