How do I punctuate quoted dialogue from a novel?
How you punctuate quoted dialogue from a novel will depend on what you are quoting and how you are quoting it. See the three most… Read More
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How do I cite from a play that has both verse and prose sections?
Citing from a play that has both verse and prose sections—whether the play is William Shakespeare’s Macbeth or August Wilson’s Fences—is no different from citing… Read More
How do I cite a sign?
If you quote unique language from a sign, create a works-cited-list entry for it. A sign advises you to “shout, wave arms, throw stones” if you… Read More
If an online source becomes defunct before I turn in or publish my paper, what do I do?
The primary goal of documentation is not to ensure perpetual access to a source but to verify the publication facts of the version you consulted. Read More
How do you cite the electronic portion of a print textbook?
To cite the electronic portion of a textbook, follow the MLA format template. Begin with the title of the material or a description of it. Then… Read More
How do I cite a photograph in a personal collection?
To cite a photograph in a personal collection, follow the MLA format template. List the author of the photograph, if known. Then provide a description… Read More
Can I include the editor of a journal in a works-cited-list entry for a journal article?
The names of journal editors are generally only included in works-cited-list entries for special issues of journals: Charney, Michael W. “Literary Culture on the Burma-Manipur… Read More
How do I cite a dictionary definition that I find in Google search results?
Google search results are not a reliable source of dictionary definitions. When you need to cite a dictionary definition, use an established print or electronic dictionary. Read More
How do I cite an episode of a podcast?
To cite a podcast episode that you streamed on the web, follow the MLA format template. List the narrator or host in the “Author” slot… Read More