How do I find a publication date that is not clearly displayed on a web page?
Finding the publication date for online sources can be challenging. Often, the publication date is listed near the title or author’s name or in the… Read More
Posts related to digital sources
Is a work stored in a digital repository a version of that work?
No. A work stored in a digital repository is not a version of that work. Instead, the repository functions as a container for the work. Read More
How do I cite an online article republished from a printed government report?
Whenever you cite a work that has appeared in more than one version, you should cite the version you’ve consulted. Thus, if you are citing… Read More
How do I cite stories and comments in a Microsoft Word document posted on Blackboard?
If your instructor posts a document that contains stories with comments on a course management system like Blackboard, follow the MLA format template to cite it. Read More
Game Citation in MLA Style: An Interview with the MLA Style Team
Read an interview with the MLA style team about game citation Read More
Is WordPress a container?
No. WordPress is a software tool that allows users to create websites. While a website (like The MLA Style Center) is a container, the underlying… Read More
Should I reproduce emojis in my essay?
In general it is not necessary to reproduce emojis. However, if an emoji is important to a point you are making in your essay, you… Read More
How do I attribute information to a website article in my prose if no author is listed?
It depends on the source and who is responsible for the information in it. You might refer to the organization responsible for the site, the… Read More
How do I cite The MLA Style Center?
Works-cited lists typically do not contain entries for websites as a whole. Entries should refer to the specific web page or resource that contains the… Read More
Should I include a hashtag when I quote or cite a tweet?
Yes. Since hashtags are used for a variety of reasons in tweets—to categorize the tweet, to communicate with a group, to convey humor, and so… Read More