How do I cite the review of a performance?
When you cite a review of a performance, provide the details for the review, not the performance. As always, follow the MLA format template. List… Read More
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How do I list two original publication dates in my works-cited-list entry?
When you need to list more than one item in an element, separate the items with commas. Thus, if you need to provide two original… Read More
Can a title include a note number or symbol?
In our books, we follow our colleagues at The Chicago Manual of Style for note numbers and symbols in titles: “In books, a note number should… Read More
Should Dr. be included when citing a name like Dr. Seuss?
Yes. The MLA Handbook (sec. 1.1.2) provides the following guidance about titles in authors’ names: “If the name of the author of a source you consulted… Read More
How do I cite different versions of a movie trailer from a website like IMDb?
Whenever different versions of a work are available, you must cite the version you are using. If you cite more than one version of a… Read More
How do I cite an academic catalog?
Cite an academic catalog the way you would cite a book with no author. Follow the MLA format template. Begin your entry with the title… Read More
Do I need to indicate a paragraph break when quoting prose?
No. Unlike quotations of poetry, quotations of prose do not need to communicate the layout of the text. Thus, if you quote the last line… Read More
How do I cite a PDF of a journal article downloaded directly from Google Scholar?
When you cite the PDF of an article found by searching Google Scholar, you should always cite the platform of publication for the article. When Google Scholar… Read More
How do I cite a traveling art installation?
Whether and how to cite a traveling art installation depends on how you refer to it in your paper. If you mention it in passing,… Read More
Should the acronym of an italicized title be set in italics?
Yes. If you use an acronym in place of an italicized title, italicize the acronym, as shown in the example below: In his recent book,… Read More