How do I cite ephemera from a museum?
To cite ephemera from a museum, follow the MLA format template. The works-cited-list entry below is for a nineteenth-century cigarette trading card shown on the… Read More
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When a source consists of only one page, such as a newspaper article, should I give the page number in my in-text citation?
No. If a work is only one page, as in the example below, you should not include a page number in your in-text citation. A… Read More
How do I cite dialogue spoken by a character in a video game?
To cite dialogue spoken by a character in a video game, transcribe the words you hear or copy the quote from the text box displaying… Read More
If I paraphrase a source that mentions other sources, which one do I cite?
You should consult an original source whenever possible. If, however, you paraphrase a source you did not personally consult, indicate this for your reader. Paraphrasing… Read More
How do I distinguish between different dictionary entries for the same term in my in-text citation?
To distinguish between different dictionary entries for the same term, follow the principle in our previous post on distinguishing between works with the same title:… Read More
How do I cite a self-published anthology with no editors?
List the name of the first contributor followed by et al. in the “Author” slot. Then provide the title of the anthology and the date of… Read More
How do I cite a product label or packaging information?
When you discuss or quote from a product label or packaging information, you do not generally need to create a works-cited-list entry. You can provide… Read More
A Guide to Citing Materials from Physical Archives and Collections
Here's a handy guide to citing materials in physical archives . . . Read More
Can I silently change the initial capital letter in a quotation to fit the quotation syntactically into my sentence?
No. As the MLA Handbook advises, “Unless indicated in square brackets or parentheses, changes must not be made in the spelling, capitalization, or interior punctuation of… Read More
If I cite sources with the same lead author but different coauthors, do I use et al.?
Yes. In MLA style, when a work has more than two authors or editors, the works-cited-list entry provides the name of the lead author or… Read More