How do I cite an article in a library database with no DOI?

As noted in section 5.84 of the MLA Handbook, for works consulted online, “the location, in order of preference, is the DOI, permalink, or URL.”… Read More

Is it acceptable to list both a DOI and a URL in the same works-cited-list entry if one leads to a chapter and the other to the book as a whole?

No. If you are citing a chapter of a book from a novel or monograph, create an entry for the book as a whole and list… Read More

If I want to include a DOI for a book chapter in my works-cited-list entry, where should I insert it?

If you are citing a chapter of a book from a novel or monograph, create an entry for the book as a whole and list the… Read More

Should I include an accession number in my works-cited-list entry?

MLA style does not currently require accession numbers in works-cited-list entries. One difficulty is that what they are called and how they function vary by database… Read More

Should URLs be linked in works-cited-list entries?

Whether to link a URL, DOI, or permalink in a works-cited-list entry for a work published or submitted in digital format is optional. The MLA… Read More

I am citing a paginated journal article that appears online. Should I include the page range, the URL, or the DOI as the location element in the works-cited-list entry?

The location of an online work is typically indicated by a DOI or URL, one of which should be included, and, as the MLA Handbook… Read More