Should I translate names of foreign institutions?
In your works-cited-list entry, provide the name of a foreign institution in the original language if that is how it is presented in your source. Read More
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How do I cite a postcard?
To document a postcard, look for information printed on the card, which usually appears on the back, and determine whether any of the MLA core… Read More
How do I cite an unpublished translation?
Cite an unpublished translation by following the MLA format template. List the author of the work, the title of the translation in quotation marks (since… Read More
How do I alphabetize several letters by the same author written to different recipients?
In a works-cited-list, when you list several letters by the same author to different recipients, alphabetize the letters according to the names of the recipients. Read More
How do I shorten a long title?
Extremely long titles and conventional titles usually condensed may be shortened in your prose and in your works-cited list. Extremely Long Titles Some works,… Read More
If I refer to two people with the same last name in my writing, should I repeat their full names each time I mention them?
If you refer to two people with the same last name, repeat their full names for subsequent mentions whenever your reader might not be certain… Read More
How do I cite an image from a slide presentation on the web or from a lecture I attend?
Cite an image from a slide presentation on the web the same way you would cite an image on a web page. Indicate the slide… Read More
How do I cite a text message?
Cite a text message the way you would cite a letter. Follow the MLA format template. List the sender of the text message as the author… Read More
How do I cite a primary-source document included in a kit?
To cite a primary-source document from a kit, follow the MLA format template. Begin by providing the title of the document or a description of… Read More