How do I alphabetize tweets in my works-cited-list?
Ignore symbols when alphabetizing. Thus, to alphabetize tweets in a works-cited list, ignore the @ and start with the first letter of the username: Works Cited @humcommons. Read More
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How do I cite a patent?
To cite a patent, follow the MLA format template. List the owner of the patent in the “Author” slot, the title of the patent or… Read More
When an endnote refers to a source that provides more information on a topic, should I also include the source in the works-cited-list?
Yes, you should provide a works-cited-list entry if you refer the reader to a source for more information on a topic. Do not provide the full… Read More
What You Can Omit When Quoting Sources
There is an entire category of material that you do not reproduce . . . Read More
How do I cite an entry in a reference work?
Cite an entry in a reference work the way you would cite any source: follow the MLA format template. If the entry is signed, begin with… Read More
Is it OK to italicize a word for emphasis in my paper?
The MLA style discourages the use of italics in academic prose to emphasize or point, because they are unnecessary—most often, the unadorned words do the… Read More
How do I cite an online lecture or speech?
To cite an online lecture or speech, follow the MLA format template. List the name of the presenter, followed by the title of the lecture. Read More
How do I cite an author’s name known only by initials?
If a source is written by an author who is known only by initials, you have several options. Treat the Initials as a Unit One… Read More
If an untitled poem is known by its first line, how do I style that line in my works-cited-list entry?
The MLA Handbook explains that when you refer to an untitled poem known by its first line, you should style the line the way it is shown in… Read More