How do you cite speech bubbles from a graphic narrative or comic book?

Cite each speech bubble individually. Do not use slashes to indicate quotations from separate speech bubbles. Use ellipses only to omit text from a single… Read More

If I include my published article as a dissertation chapter, how should I handle the article’s references?

References in a dissertation should be in a consistent style (e.g., MLA) and location (at the end of each chapter or at the end of… Read More

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

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

by Jennifer Rappaport

Here's a handy guide to citing materials in physical archives . . . Read More