How do I cite a deed or other real estate record in MLA style?
To cite a real estate record, follow the MLA format template. The author is the entity that produced the document, the title is a description… Read More
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Why does the eighth edition of the MLA Handbook include abbreviations before volume, issue, and page numbers?
The eighth edition of the MLA Handbook aims to make the style accessible to all instead of creating an insider’s code. Thus, it eliminates some of… Read More
How do I cite a political cartoon?
As with any image, how you cite a political cartoon depends on where you found it. Say, for example, you found it republished on a… Read More
When might I need three containers to document a source?
We have not yet encountered any source needing three containers in a works-cited-list entry. Read more about the three most commonly structured types of entries. … Read More
How do I cite a print magazine essay republished on a website?
If you are citing a print magazine essay republished on a website, follow the MLA format template and list the website as the container. Information… Read More
If you are citing coauthors who share a last name (e.g., husband and wife or brother and sister), should you list the last name twice?
Yes. You should treat each author as an individual with a unique identity. Thus, if you are citing a work by authors who share a… Read More
How do I cite the keynote from a Twitter conference?
Since a Twitter conference keynote will likely span several tweets, cite it the way you would cite a Twitter thread. Follow the MLA format template. List… Read More
How should mathematical theories be cited in my prose and in my works-cited list?
It depends on whether the theory can be considered common knowledge. When you discuss a complex mathematical theory, you should cite a source that explains… Read More
Should I credit the reviewers of an online article?
It is not necessary to credit the reviewers of an online article, since they may not have contributed any content, but if you wish to… Read More
When citing a work on a website, should I use the original publication date or the last-updated date?
As the MLA Handbook notes, “When a source carries more than one date, cite the date that is most meaningful or most relevant to your use of… Read More