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

How do I cite a book chapter or handout that my professor uploaded to a website?

To cite a book chapter that your professor uploaded to a website, begin with the MLA format template. List the author of the chapter and… Read More

How do I cite clip art from a computer program like PowerPoint?

If you discuss clip art from PowerPoint or another software program in your paper and need to create a works-cited-list entry for it, provide a… Read More

Is it ever acceptable to mention a work but not include it in the list of works cited?

Yes. But first let’s review when documentation is needed. A works-cited-list entry is needed for any source that you quote from or paraphrase that you… Read More

How do I cite an advertisement in print and online?

To cite an advertisement in a print magazine, follow the MLA format template. Provide the title of the advertisement or a description in place of… Read More

Should I include an accession number in my works-cited-list entry?

MLA style does not currently require accession numbers in works-cited-list entries. One difficulty is that what they are called and how they function vary by database… Read More

How would I cite a last will?

To cite a last will and testament, which is an unpublished legal document, follow the MLA format template. A basic entry should include a description… Read More