How do I cite a book for which no organization is named as the publisher?
As noted on page 42 of the MLA Handbook, if the book is published by its author or editor, omit the publisher’s name from the… Read More
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How do I indicate that I am citing an editorial?
If the editorial is signed by the editorial board, it is not necessary to indicate in a works-cited-list entry that the work you are citing… Read More
Do I need to include the name of the library from which I retrieved an e-book?
No. The library from which you retrieved an e-book should not be specified in your works-cited-list entry. Read our guidelines on citing an e-book in MLA… Read More
Where in a works-cited-list entry should the section of a newspaper be inserted?
If you need to specify the section of a newspaper, include it as part of the location element according to the MLA format template: Soloski,… Read More
How do I cite a quotation that I’ve altered?
In almost all cases you should transcribe a quotation exactly as it appears in the source. However, you may occasionally want to italicize words in… Read More
Make MLA Style Work for You: Create Your Own House Style
Just as publishers often develop a “house style” sheet, so too can teachers . . . Read More
Commonsense MLA 8: Documentation for the Reader
I read The MLA Handbook from cover to cover, and you should too . . . Read More
When translating from a language that does not use roman characters, like Chinese, do I include the original characters or a transliteration? And how do I alphabetize titles of nonroman works?
In its publications, the MLA prefers to give the original characters (script) and a translation for titles and quotations; it also includes transliteration in some… Read More
How do I document a source when I can’t use a works-cited-list entry or an endnote?
Sometimes, a source needs to be cited in a piece of prose that doesn’t lend itself to the kind of documentation appropriate for research papers. Read More
How do I cite a data table?
To cite a table, follow the MLA format template to create a works-cited-list entry for its source. The following example is an entry for a… Read More