What should I do if the web source I am citing does not list a publication date?
If the web source you are citing does not list a publication date, omit the “Publication date” element from your entry. You may, however, wish… Read More
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I’m citing a chat message. Do I include a URL if it’s not publicly resolvable?
No; it’s not likely to be useful to your reader. Read more on URLs and on citing chat messages. Read More
How do I cite the works-cited quick guide from The MLA Style Center ?
Cite the works-cited quick guide from The MLA Style Center by following the MLA format template described in the guide. If you are referring to the guide as… Read More
How should I style a web address like google.com?
As the MLA Handbook (2.5.2) notes, “When giving a URL,” or web address, “copy it in full from your web browser.” Thus, a web address should… Read More
Should names of apps and other software programs be italicized in MLA style?
Yes. Titles of software programs, including apps (e.g., Kindle, Instagram, and Facebook), are italicized in MLA style. … Read More
How do I cite a photo or other image reproduced in a website article?
When citing an image reproduced in an article on a website, you can generally refer to it in your text and then key the reference… Read More
How do I cite a Google Earth location?
To cite a Google Earth location, follow the MLA format template. Provide a description in place of a title. Then list Google Earth as the title of… Read More
If I use Google Translate to help me understand sources, do I need to create a works-cited-list entry for it?
No, but if you are relying on Google Translate, we recommend that you alert your instructor as early as possible. If you are unable to talk… Read More
Is it permissible to include in a works-cited-list entry a permalink I created for a source?
Yes. The MLA Handbook notes that writers should aim to “provide their audiences with useful information about their sources” (3). If you have created a permalink for a web… Read More
How do I cite a GIF?
How you cite a GIF depends on where it appears. If the GIF is part of a larger work, cite the work and refer to… Read More