How do I cite a photograph in a personal collection?

To cite a photograph in a personal collection, follow the MLA format template. List the author of the photograph, if known. Then provide a description… Read More

Should I double-space between paragraphs in my annotated bibliography? Should I double-space the paragraphs themselves?

In an annotated bibliography, the annotations should generally be no more than one paragraph. If, however, you need several paragraphs, indent each one, but do not… Read More

Can I include the editor of a journal in a works-cited-list entry for a journal article?

The names of journal editors are generally only included in works-cited-list entries for special issues of journals: Charney, Michael W. “Literary Culture on the Burma-Manipur… Read More

If I cite art, music, or other material that has a Creative Commons license, should I refer to the license in my works-cited-list entry?

No. A Creative Commons license gives authors a way to grant copyright permissions for their works. Permissions information should not be included in a works-cited-list… Read More

How do I cite a technical form?

Many forms contain standard phrases, such as “Check all that apply,” that do not require documentation. If you are quoting from such a form or… Read More

How do I cite a congressional document in print and online?

Cite a congressional document by following the MLA format template. Begin by listing the government entity as the author, followed by the title of the… Read More

When should I include the name of a broadcaster in my works-cited-list entry?

Include the name of a broadcaster in the “Publisher” slot of a works-cited-list entry when it is the organization primarily responsible for producing the work: In… Read More

How do I cite the audio recording of a literary reading?

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Why is the label before a contributor’s name sometimes capitalized and sometimes lowercase in MLA works-cited-list entries?

Whether the label before a contributor’s name–for example, edited by or translated by–is capitalized or lowercase depends on its position in the MLA format template. In the following… Read More

How do I create an in-text citation for an image?

The in-text citation for any work should key to a works-cited-list entry. For examples, see our post on citing an image reproduced in a book. Read More