Where should the original author’s name appear when citing indirect sources?
When citing indirect sources, the name of the author of the original quotation can appear in the prose, in the in-text citation, or in an… Read More
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How do I cite a work translated into more than one language?
If you are writing about a book that has been translated into more than one language, you can differentiate between the translations by citing the… 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
If I use a quotation that is already in quotation marks in my source, how many quotation marks should I use?
As the MLA Handbook notes, “When your quotation consists entirely of material enclosed by quotation marks in the source work, usually one pair of double… Read More
How do I provide original publication information?
Section 5.108 of the MLA Handbook gives examples of how original publication information can be provided as a supplemental element in a works-cited-list entry. But… Read More
MLA Guide to Digital Literacy, 2nd Edition: An Interview with the Author
Ellen C. Carillo talks to the MLA about the MLA Guide to Digital Literacy, second edition. 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
Can I name an interviewee as the author of a collection of interviews?
MLA style names the interviewee as the author of individual interviews (see MLA Handbook, appendix 2). When your source is a collection of interviews of… Read More
What’s new in the second edition of the MLA Guide to Digital Literacy?
The second edition of one of the MLA’s best-selling classroom guides helps students understand why digital literacy is a crucial skill for their education, future… Read More
How do I cite YouTube videos?
This post explains how to cite YouTube videos in MLA style. Read More