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
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Where should I place the appendix in my paper?
An appendix should be placed before the works-cited list. If your paper includes a notes section, the order of the items should be appendix, notes,… Read More
Note Formatting in Microsoft Word
Learn how the how to format notes in Microsoft Word Read More
If I cite a passage that contains numerous quotations from other sources, how do I let my reader know the original sources of the quotations?
You are not obligated to tell your reader the original sources of the quotations. Nor should you include any note numbers or parenthetical documentation from… Read More
How are notes numbered and placed in the MLA’s books?
In edited collections of essays, the MLA places notes at the end of each essay and restarts note numbering at 1. We follow the same… Read More
How do I create an in-text citation for a note or marginalia by an editor or translator in a work listed under the author’s name?
If you are citing an editor’s or translator’s note for a work listed under the author’s name, create a works-cited-list entry for the work as a… Read More
How do I cite a director’s unpublished notes about a play?
Cite unpublished director’s notes by following the MLA format template. List the director’s name in the “Author” slot and provide a description in place of a… Read More
How do I cite a paraphrase and a quotation that occur in the same sentence?
If you need to cite a paraphrase and a quotation that occur in the same sentence, you may provide the page numbers at the end… Read More
If I am citing a song whose lyrics are derived from a poem, do I need to credit the poem in my citation?
No, but you could indicate in a note that the song was originally a poem. … Read More
How do I cite a biographical note?
To cite a biographical note, mention it in your prose and then include the work in your works-cited list: According to a biographical note in… Read More