Should I include “Jr.” in an in-text citation?

The MLA Handbook advises, in section 6.2, “In parenthetical citations, use only the part of an author’s name—usually the surname only—necessary to find the entry… Read More

How do I cite Indigenous oral teachings?

Anyone working with Indigenous oral teachings will want to consult the guidelines created by Lorisia MacLeod, a member of the James Smith Cree Nation, while… Read More

A Closer Look at MLA Style

by Susan Doose

An MLA editor offers a glimpse of some of the finer points of MLA style Read More

How do I cite a quotation I include in a title or heading?

Quoted material must be attributed wherever it occurs. In your prose, this generally means including an in-text citation or endnote in due proximity to the… Read More

How do I cite YouTube videos?

This post explains how to cite YouTube videos in MLA style. Read More

Should I use a person’s full name in prose if the full name has already appeared in a note or in a parenthetical citation?

The names of persons should be given in full when they first appear in the body text of your essay; subsequent mentions of the person… Read More

If I use a dictionary to translate a source, do I need to cite the dictionary?

If you use a dictionary to help you translate a source, you do not need to cite the dictionary. Simply indicate that the translation is… Read More

How should I cite sources in a web project?

Section 6.81 in the MLA Handbook provides guidance on citing sources in web projects. Generally, you should cite sources in a web project as you would… Read More

How do I cite a social media profile?

If you refer only in general terms to a social media profile, it is sufficient to provide the URL or handle in parentheses in your… Read More

How should I order the sources in a parenthetical citation?

The order of sources in parenthetical citations is up to you. Read More