How do I refer to a work I coauthored?
If you refer to a work that you wrote in collaboration with another author or with other authors, refer to yourself in either the first… Read More
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How do I cite an employee handbook?
When you cite an unpublished work such as an employee handbook, follow the MLA format template and provide as much information as you can. If… Read More
How do I cite a quotation from a quotation site like BrainyQuote?
Quotations on compilation websites may contain errors or even be misattributed, so it’s best to track down the source of the quotation. If doing so… Read More
If I’ve cited a source in footnote 1, can I cite the source later in my paper by referring to the same footnote?
The source in the footnote might be better placed in the text, because MLA style uses in-text citations to refer to individual sources. See section… Read More
Do I need to indicate if I’m citing a particular printing of a work (e.g., 3rd printing)?
No. The printing of a source should not be indicated in the source’s works-cited-list entry. An edition number, however, can be listed in the Version… Read More
How do I cite unpublished audio transcripts that I created?
If you are quoting from unpublished audio transcripts, you should cite the audio recording itself. If it is important to note that you are working… Read More
How do I cite the dictionary feature of Microsoft Word?
When you right-click a word in Microsoft Word, a drop-down menu appears. In some versions you will see “Look Up.” In recent versions you might… Read More
How should the title of an opera waltz be styled?
An opera waltz, like any portion of a larger musical work, is styled roman, in quotation marks. The Chicago Manual of Style explains, “Titles of… Read More
How do I cite interviews of the same interviewee taken from two different interview collections?
When citing interviews of the same person taken from different collections, treat the person... Read More
How do I cite an essay included as an appendix to a monograph if the essay’s author differs from that of the monograph?
Cite the essay the same way you would cite an essay in an anthology with one difference: whereas for an anthology you would list the… Read More