How do I cite a quotation from a quotation site like BrainyQuote?

Quotations on compilation websites may contain errors or even be misattributed, so it’s best to track down the source of the quotation. If doing so… Read More

How do I cite an open educational resource?

Open educational resources (OERs) “are materials for teaching or learning that are either in the public domain or have been released under a license that… Read More

How do I cite a short story posted to a website whose author is different from that of the story?

Cite the short story the same way you would cite a poem posted to a blog by someone who is not the poem’s author but… Read More

Which entity should you list as the publisher of a website if both a subsidiary and a parent company are listed as publisher?

Determine the publisher of a website the same way you determine the publisher of a book. The MLA Handbook notes that for books, when both… Read More

How do I cite a science magazine article uploaded to a website?

To cite a science magazine article that your professor uploaded to a website, begin with the MLA format template. List the author of the article… Read More

How do I cite a faculty profile from a website?

To cite a faculty profile, follow the MLA format template. Treat the faculty member’s name as the page title, then list the title of the… Read More

Should punctuation following a link be included in the linked text?

Publishers practices vary. On the MLA’s websites, when linked text is distinguished with color and underlining, the MLA does not link the punctuation—including quotation marks—before… Read More

How do I format a Q and A in MLA style?

Practices for formatting a Q and A vary. The Style Center includes some examples of the MLA’s practice. See, for instance, our posts on digital literacy… Read More

How do I cite a sample student paper published on a website?

Cite a sample student paper published on a website the same way you would cite any online publication. Follow the MLA format template. List the… Read More

How do I cite stories and comments in a Microsoft Word document posted on Blackboard?

If your instructor posts a document that contains stories with comments on a course management system like Blackboard, follow the MLA format template to cite it. Read More