How do I cite a work shared on Google Classroom?

When your instructor uploads a work (from the public domain or by permission from the publisher) to a course management system like Google Classroom, you… Read More

How do I cite an employee handbook?

When you cite an unpublished work such as an employee handbook, follow the MLA format template and provide as much information as you can.  If… Read More

In works-cited-list entries, why is there sometimes a period before the edition number and sometimes a comma?

According to the MLA format template, periods appear in a works-cited-list entry after the author, after the title, and at the end of each container… Read More

How do I cite an online lecture from a course I’m taking remotely?

If your instructor wants you to cite quotations from video or audio recordings of lectures posted online, cite them as you would any online lecture. Read More

Is a work stored in a digital repository a version of that work?

No. A work stored in a digital repository is not a version of that work. Instead, the repository functions as a container for the work. Read More

How do I cite a book chapter my instructor handed out in class?

If your instructor provides the publication details for the book on the handout, you can generally use this information to create your works-cited-list entry. You… Read More

How do I cite my own medical record?

How you cite your own medical record depends on its location, but as always, follow the MLA format template. If the record is in your… Read More

How do I cite a clip of a film on a website?

Whenever you cite a republished excerpt, you should document the work in which the excerpt appears, not the original source. Thus, to cite a scene… Read More

Can I cite a museum visit in my works-cited list?

No. A works-cited list documents works. Since a museum visit is not a work, it cannot be cited. If you discuss in you paper several… Read More

If I am citing a work based on another person’s writings, should I cite both authors in my works-cited-list entry?

No. When you cite a work, you should list the creator of the version of the work you are using. Many works are based on… Read More