How do I cite a chapter in a book written by a single author?
Create a works-cited-list entry only for the book. If you want your readers to know the chapter titles, you can provide them in your text:… Read More
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Which element on the MLA template applies to the uploader of an online work, like a video?
The name of the person or organization responsible for uploading the video should be listed in the “Other contributors” slot regardless of whether the uploader appears… Read More
How do I cite from a play that has both verse and prose sections?
Citing from a play that has both verse and prose sections—whether the play is William Shakespeare’s Macbeth or August Wilson’s Fences—is no different from citing… Read More
How do I incorporate lists into my essay in MLA style?
In humanities essays, lists are generally run into the text rather than set vertically. A colon is often used to introduce a run-in list: Chimamanda… Read More
How do I cite a sign?
If you quote unique language from a sign, create a works-cited-list entry for it. A sign advises you to “shout, wave arms, throw stones” if you… Read More
If an online source becomes defunct before I turn in or publish my paper, what do I do?
The primary goal of documentation is not to ensure perpetual access to a source but to verify the publication facts of the version you consulted. Read More
How do you cite the electronic portion of a print textbook?
To cite the electronic portion of a textbook, follow the MLA format template. Begin with the title of the material or a description of it. Then… Read More
Should I give original publication information for a newspaper story first published by a news agency?
No. You should provide the publication facts of the version of the work you consulted and do not need to detail the work’s publication history. Read More