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

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

How do I cite an unnumbered page in a paginated document?

If you need to cite an unnumbered page in a paginated document, describe the cited page in your prose. Read More

If I cite one edition as my primary text, how do I cite another edition?

If you are citing one edition of a text as your primary source, you might need to refer occasionally to another edition. In MLA style,… Read More