How do I quote stage directions?
There are different traditions for formatting stage directions, even in publications of the same play. When quoting stage directions, your aim should be consistency. It… Read More
There are different traditions for formatting stage directions, even in publications of the same play. When quoting stage directions, your aim should be consistency. It… Read More
If you are citing descriptive copy or a quotation printed on the cover of a book, it’s preferable to incorporate the necessary details (chiefly, the… Read More
If you are writing about a panel in a graphic novel or comic book without page numbers, provide readers with as much information as you… Read More
Learn how to document legal works in MLA style with our comprehensive guidelines . . . Read More
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
Just as publishers often develop a “house style” sheet, so too can teachers . . . Read More
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
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
The eighth edition of the MLA Handbook recommends brevity and clarity in an in-text citation (116)—brevity so that a reference won’t obstruct the flow of… Read More
Follow the MLA format template and begin with the headword (as it appears) as the title of the source. Note that this may include parts… Read More